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Huntington Ingalls
Newport News, Virginia

2ND SHIFT CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN ASST 4 - $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$111k-$140k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Req ID: 46471 Team: O28 CLINIC ADMIN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
  • US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
  • Full-TimeShift: 2nd Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
  • Travel Requirements: No
  • Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
  • Salary Range: $111,000.00 to $140,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia.

We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role

This position will support 2nd shift occupational health operations in the Newport News Shipbuilding onsite clinic. Responsibilities will include:

Work with a dedicated healthcare team, including physicians, nurses and medical assistants, to provide compassionate acute occupational medicine care to the workforce. Utilize clinical skills to diagnose and treat injured workers, make fitness-for-duty determinations, and assign appropriate work restrictions. Collaborate with the health and safety, on medical and health policies to promote a safe and healthy work environment and reduce injuries. Must Have

Must have 5-7 years of PA experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and a licensed Physician Assistant and be NCCPA certified. Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide acute occupational medicine care to the workforce as part of a dedicated healthcare team. They will also diagnose injuries, determine fitness-for-duty, and collaborate on health and safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-7 years of experience as a Physician Assistant and be a graduate of an accredited program. Additionally, the role requires a valid license and NCCPA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisPatient treatmentFitness-for-duty assessmentWork restriction assignmentHealthcare collaborationHealth and safety policyAcute care

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
75% this job
CME allowance
71%
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 157 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Huntington Ingalls

Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance