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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

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How much do remote physician assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote physician assistant in the United States is $120,212.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Physician Assistant?

A Remote Physician Assistant is a certified healthcare professional who provides medical care and support to patients through telemedicine platforms, rather than in a traditional in-person clinical setting. They conduct virtual consultations, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and may prescribe medications, all while collaborating remotely with supervising physicians. This role leverages technology to expand healthcare access, especially for patients in underserved or rural areas. Remote Physician Assistants must be licensed and adhere to the same professional standards as their in-person counterparts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Physician Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Physician Assistant, you need a master's degree from an accredited PA program, national certification (PA-C), state licensure, and solid clinical decision-making skills. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and secure patient communication systems is crucial. Outstanding soft skills include strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and adaptability to virtual care environments. These competencies ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered healthcare delivery in a remote setting.

What Does a Remote Physician Assistant Do?

As a remote physician assistant, you telecommute to assist patients with various aspects of their treatment and care plans. The remote aspect of this job also has you traveling to visit patients either at their homes or skilled nursing facilities in the local area, instead of working at a physician’s office. In this role, you work from home to take calls and emails from patients, coordinate and review treatment plans, and offer telephone triage. Other duties include providing an assessment of each patient’s progress, examining charts on your computer, identifying gaps in care plans, and answering any questions patients have.

What are some common challenges faced by remote physician assistants, and how can they be effectively managed?

Remote physician assistants often encounter challenges such as limited in-person interaction with patients and colleagues, reliance on digital communication, and the need to navigate various telemedicine platforms. To manage these, it's important to develop strong communication skills, become proficient with telehealth technologies, and maintain clear, thorough documentation. Regular virtual meetings with supervising physicians and team members also help ensure cohesive patient care and professional support.
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Infographic showing various Remote Physician Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,212 per year, or $57.8 per hour.
Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

On-site, Remote

$92K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Defense Health Agency rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 885 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Summary
About the Position: This position is located at 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
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  • Provide comprehensive outpatient care for both male and female: ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, presenting with complex and interdependent, acute and chronic conditions.
  • Perform ambulatory surgical procedures including but not limited to: casting/splinting, suturing, excisional and shave skin biopsies, joint aspirations and injections, and colposcopies, as specified in the credential and privilege lists.
  • Provide advice by telephone and/or in person to other non-physician providers, nursing, and para-professional staff on the care of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical problems.
  • Provide advice by telephone and/or in person to other non-physician providers, nursing, and para-professional staff on the care of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical problems.
  • Serve as member of the professional medical staff and complies with hospital plans and policies to meet accrediting agencies requirements.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis Testing and/or record of Tuberculosis Testing.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirements for Physician Assistant:
Education: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Certification: Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification.
Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Exemption: You are exempt from the license requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0603 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Experience: A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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