Telehealth Physician Assistant (Primary Care)
Listed compensation
$58.06 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Telehealth Physician Assistant (Primary Care) – Remote (Kentucky) (#3500)
- Location: Remote (Kentucky)
- Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum of 8-10 hours per week)
- Employment Classification: 1099
- Compensation: $58.06 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Telehealth Physician Assistant (Primary Care) to fill an opening with a virtual and Direct Primary Care (DPC) service provider. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with at least one year of clinical experience who is passionate about delivering accessible, patient-centered primary care through telehealth services.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and Board-Certified as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
Licensure
Must possess an active, unrestricted Kentucky Physician Assistant license and be eligible to provide telehealth services to patients located in Kentucky.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; primary care, family practice, urgent care, or internal medicine experience preferred.
- DEA Registration: Active DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Prescriptive Authority: Must have or be eligible for Kentucky prescriptive authority.
- Malpractice Insurance: Must maintain professional malpractice insurance.
- Technical Skills: Experience with Elation or a similar EMR platform preferred.
- Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Telehealth Readiness: Must have access to a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace with reliable high-speed internet.
- Availability: Immediate availability strongly preferred.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered care skills with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual primary care consultations and patient assessments.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate.
- Manage common primary care conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and other chronic diseases.
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Provide preventive care, wellness counseling, and patient education.
- Perform medication management and prescription refills.
- Monitor patient progress and coordinate follow-up care.
- Review outside medical records and pertinent clinical documentation.
- Refer patients to specialists and ancillary services when necessary.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR.
- Ensure compliance with telehealth best practices, HIPAA regulations, and Kentucky state requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $58.06 per hour.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Choose from flexible scheduling options, including mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
- 100% Remote Position: Work from the comfort of your home.
- Flexible Employment Options: Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Company-Issued Equipment: Necessary work equipment will be provided.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in telehealth and Direct Primary Care.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule without a daily commute.
- Business Travel: Occasional travel may be required for company meetings or training activities.
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Physician Assistant (Primary Care) at GreenLife Healthcare Staffing a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 226 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 271 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (pa) | ranked against 226 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $121k | Primary Care PA median $128k (middle half $113k–$150k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care PA hiring demand | #5 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 210 postings, 205 closed |
| New Primary Care PA listings | 102 in the last 30 days | 115 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care PA pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| GreenLife Healthcare Staffing | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index271 active listings |
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