Physician Assistant I- Occupational Medicine

Sanford Health

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United StatesFull TimeOccupational Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Physician Assistant I- Occupational Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.

Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.

Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

Benefits & Compensation

The NP/PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes.

Job Description Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Physician Assistant I- Occupational Medicine.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingPhysical examinationsDiagnosisTreatment planningPrescribing medicationsDiagnostic test interpretationPatient counselingElectronic medical record documentationOccupational medicineInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvement

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant I- Occupational Medicine at Sanford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Occupational Medicine position at Sanford Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Occupational Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Medical history taking, Physical examinations, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Prescribing medications, Diagnostic test interpretation, Patient counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform patient assessments, diagnose acute and chronic conditions, and manage treatment plans within an occupational medicine setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and maintain accurate electronic medical re...

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