Physician Assistant – $150K Potential | Travel-Based Occupational Medicine (BB - 767)
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Job description
*****Previous NP experience is not required. New graduates will be considered. Familiarity with firefighter examinations and occupational health programs is a plus.
Job Title: Traveling Physician Assistant – Occupational Medicine & Firefighter Health – Raleigh, NC
Specialty: Physician Assistant / Occupational Medicine
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Travel-Based Position)
Compensation: $65–$75 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant to provide mobile occupational health examinations and preventive healthcare services, with a primary focus on firefighters and other workplace populations.
Operating from Raleigh, North Carolina, the PA will travel to fire departments and other client locations across multiple states to conduct physical examinations, review screening results, and support occupational health programs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a PA interested in preventive medicine, mobile healthcare, and a dynamic, travel-based clinical role. New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
Provide occupational health evaluations and preventive screenings.
Review laboratory findings and communicate appropriate follow-up recommendations.
Support firefighter medical examination and clearance processes within established clinical protocols and scope of practice.
Educate patients on preventive healthcare and identified health risks.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians and clinical support teams.
Travel to assigned locations and adapt to changing itineraries and patient schedules.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Active PA certification and required state licensure and credentials.
Willingness to complete additional state credentialing as needed.
Strong examination, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to sustain extensive interstate travel, including frequent overnight stays.
Interest in occupational health, preventive medicine, and firefighter examinations.
Ability to begin before the end of 2026, subject to onboarding and credentialing.
Working Hours
• Operational hubs are located in Jacksonville, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Raleigh, North Carolina.
• The client reports operations across 19 states, with potential for broader nationwide assignments as the organization expands. The specific 19-state list is pending confirmation.
• Assignments generally involve approximately 3 to 6 days in a state, depending on the client schedule.
• Frequent overnight travel and time away from home are central requirements of this position.
• Providers must be flexible with changing locations, travel itineraries, and clinical schedules.
• Travel, lodging, and meals are covered under company policy, including reimbursement of approved travel expenses.
******Previous NP experience is not required. New graduates will be considered. Familiarity with firefighter examinations and occupational health programs is a plus.
Skills
Occupational medicine, employee health, primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, preventive medicine, or firefighter and EMS healthcare experience is beneficial. Previous PA experience is not required.
Compensation and Travel Support
$65–$75 per hour.
Travel, lodging, and meals covered under company policy.
Reimbursement for approved travel expenses.
Physician support and clinical mentorship.
An annual earnings estimate of approximately $148,000–$150,000 has been discussed, depending on the agreed hourly rate and paid hours. This is not a guaranteed base salary.
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Become part of a growing mobile healthcare team providing occupational examinations to firefighters and workplace populations. Applicants must be comfortable with extensive interstate travel and regular time away from home.