Physician Assistant Contractor

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Job Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Important: This posting is for non-paid opportunities only; individuals seeking paid employment with ACCESS must apply to specific open positions listed on our careers page.

Clinical, Students & Non-Clinical Opportunities

Position Summary

Thank you for your interest in ACCESS. This general application allows external non-employee candidates to express interest in current or future opportunities across our organization.

ACCESS is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve through high-quality, accessible care.

Please note that individuals accepted into non-paid opportunities may be assigned to various ACCESS locations depending on the type of engagement, program needs, and applicable agreements.

Application Information

Candidates may indicate their area of interest when applying. Our team will review submissions and may contact individuals if appropriate non-paid opportunities become available.

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will provide clinical support and care within a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers. They will contribute to the organization's mission of improving community health and well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must be willing to participate in non-paid opportunities and may be required to provide documentation of vaccination against communicable diseases. The role is intended for individuals interested in gaining experience within a community-based healthcare setting.

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient care

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 39 employers

13
<$145k
11
$145k-165k
15
$165k-185k
6
$185k-205k
3
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$171k-$218k
#2

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

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$195k-$212k
#3

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Virtual Internal Medicine (Temporary)

$95.48-$100.25/hr
#4

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner 4 Day Work Week

$100k-$200k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 813 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ACCESS Community Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Il
501-1,000 employees