Pays $110k-$170k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$137k (40 jobs) · Above average in Physician Assistant roles for work-life (6.0/10, vs 3,830 in this profession)
Physician Assistant Stf - Fairbanks, AK
About the Role
M-F, 8-hour days. Travel 30%. Disability exams. $110K-$170K + bonus. Fairbanks, AK.
Join QTC Management as a Physician Assistant – Travel, Annual Bonus in Fairbanks, Alaska. LQTC3000 Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc. operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking a Physician Assistant at our Fairbanks, AK clinic to help ensure our service members get the best care possible.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $110K - $170K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Annual Bonus
- Travel Expenses Covered
- Licensing Paid
- CME Paid
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Income Protection
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Per Diem
This position offers weekends off. Work with QTC Management in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct general medicine, occupational, and disability health examinations for service members and veterans. Generate independent medical opinions and complete disability benefit questionnaires through in-person, telehealth, and home visits.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, NCCPA certification, and at least 3 years of post-graduate primary care experience. Must possess valid BLS/ACLS certification and the ability to obtain government clearances and a DEA license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Stf - Fairbanks, AK at QTC Management a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,830 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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