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Rhode Island

Physician Assistant (Physician Associate) RIPCMG

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Pay as listed: $120k-$130k · no nights, no weekends · Rhode Island · pays below the median of 36 Physician Assistant listings (41st percentile).

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$120k-$130k

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Job Description

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders.

RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined Akido Labs, becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care’s fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you’ll join our team!

The Opportunity

RIPC Medical Group is seeking a Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing, clinician-led medical group delivering high-quality, value-based care in a fully outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population across the full spectrum of primary care services.

You will work alongside a collaborative team with strong clinical and operational support, allowing you to focus on patient care while leveraging modern care models and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of community-based primary care.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the full lifespan
  • See approximately 16–20 patients per day in a 100% outpatient setting
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with value-based care principles
  • Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and improve outcomes
  • Practice in collaboration with supervising physicians in accordance with Rhode Island regulations, including consultation and referral as appropriate
  • Manage an assigned patient panel, including preventive care and chronic disease management
  • Participate in care coordination and quality improvement initiatives
  • Utilize EMR to document care and manage patient records
  • Perform in-office procedures based on experience and scope of practice (optional)
  • Provide after-hours call coverage for your patient panel (shared model may be available)
  • Engage in team-based care and contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice environment

Who You Are

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (required)
  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required)
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Rhode Island (required)
  • Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (required)
  • Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) or eligibility to obtain (required)
  • Commitment to delivering patient-centered, value-based primary care (required)
  • Strong clinical judgment with ability to manage a broad range of primary care conditions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working in a team-based, technology-enabled care environment
  • Interest in quality improvement and population health initiatives (preferred)

Salary Range

$120,000—$130,000 USD

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population in a 100% outpatient setting while managing patient panels and chronic conditions. Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to coordinate care, document records in EMR, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification. Requires active licensure or eligibility for licensure in Rhode Island, along with DEA and state controlled substances registrations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Electronic medical recordsPatient assessmentCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Physician Associate) RIPCMG at RI Primary Care a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 757 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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