ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Virtual Physician Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsPhysician JobsVirtual Physician Assistant Jobs

Virtual Physician Assistant information

See salary details

$11

$24

$33

How much do virtual physician assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual physician assistant in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual physician assistant?

A Virtual Physician Assistant is a licensed healthcare professional who provides medical support services remotely, typically through telemedicine platforms. They assist physicians by conducting virtual patient assessments, reviewing medical histories, managing treatment plans, and sometimes handling administrative tasks. Virtual PAs help expand access to healthcare, especially for patients in remote or underserved areas. Their work is governed by the same standards and regulations as in-person physician assistants, ensuring quality patient care.

What are some common challenges virtual physician assistants face when working remotely, and how can they be addressed?

Virtual Physician Assistants often encounter challenges such as coordinating care across digital platforms, maintaining clear communication with both patients and supervising physicians, and adapting to varying telehealth technologies. Staying organized and proactive in following up with patients and providers is crucial. Utilizing secure, user-friendly telemedicine tools and establishing regular check-ins with the healthcare team can help address these challenges and ensure quality patient care.

What does a virtual physician assistant do?

A virtual physician assistant provides telemedicine care via the internet to a patient from a remote location. Your responsibilities in this career include reviewing patient medical histories, conducting virtual examinations, working to diagnose a patient’s medical problem, and prescribing the proper medications or other treatment options. You do all of this under the supervision of a licensed doctor, as you are not allowed to diagnose or prescribe medicine on your own. Other duties of this health care professional include using technology to monitor and record a patient’s progress, educating the patient about conditions or treatments, counseling patients and their families, and assisting patients with setting up appointments with medical specialists as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual physician assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Physician Assistant, you need a strong background in medical knowledge, patient assessment, and a degree from an accredited PA program with state licensure. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, EHR systems, and secure communication tools is essential. Excellent communication, adaptability, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for building rapport with patients remotely and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure accurate, efficient, and empathetic patient care in a virtual environment, which is vital for successful remote healthcare delivery.
More about Virtual Physician Assistant jobs
What cities are hiring for Virtual Physician Assistant jobs? Cities with the most Virtual Physician Assistant job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Virtual Physician jobs? The most popular types of Virtual Physician jobs are:
What states have the most Virtual Physician Assistant jobs? States with the most job openings for Virtual Physician Assistant jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Virtual Physician Assistant jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Virtual Physician Assistant jobs are:
Virtual Physician Assistant jobs near you
Infographic showing various Virtual Physician Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,749 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

APP Hospitalist - Virtual Care/Anson - Wadesboro, NC

Floyd Healthcare Management

Wadesboro, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health-the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Virtual Care team at Atrium Health - Wadesboro, NC.

Atrium Health is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Virtual Care team in Wadesboro, NC. Wadesboro is located less than an hour southeast of Charlotte, NC. Great location for those who live or want to live in one of the following suburbs of Charlotte: Matthews, Indian Trial, Monroe, Waxhaw - all up and coming neighborhoods with beautiful downtowns and cheaper cost of living. 

This position is not a remote position. This position will be based out of the Anson Hospital with a virtual component.

Highlights of this role:

  • $10,000 sign bonus with 2 year payback period
  • Location: Virtual role, based at Anson Hospital in Wadesboro, NC.
  • Work schedule: day shift, 7 on/7 off. 
  • In-person rounding and virtual admissions with virtual physician supervision.
  • Short days to ensure great work/life balance.


Nurse Practitioner

  • Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. 
  • License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. 
  • Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. 
  • ACNP, AGACNP board certification preferred based population served.


Physician Assistant

  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. 
  • Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, and redefine care for ALL. 

Atrium Health Floyd logo

About Atrium Health Floyd

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Atrium Health Floyd, based in Rome, GA, US, is a leading healthcare provider that has been dedicated to improving the well-being of its community since 1942. Working under the industry of medical services and healthcare, they provide a wide variety of clinical and supportive services, including a full range of acute care services, a family birth center, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. As a part of Atrium Health, their mission is to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing - for all, echoing their commitment to the health and wellness of the communities they serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rome, GA, US

View All Atrium Health Floyd Jobs

Apply