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GreenLife Healthcare Staffing
Kentucky · Remote OK

Telehealth Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Physician AssistantNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$58.06 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningChronic disease managementDiagnostic test interpretationEMR documentationHIPAA complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsIndependent work

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.

Primary Care PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (pa)ranked against 226 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$121kPrimary Care PA median $128k (middle half $113k–$150k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 210 postings, 205 closed
New Primary Care PA listings102 in the last 30 days115 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 Staffingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index271 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (226 Primary Care (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About GreenLife Healthcare Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling (mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends)
100% remote
Company-issued equipment
Professional growth in telehealth