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Remote Virtual Physician Assistant jobs

5 open positions in the United States, newest first.

Virtual physician assistants are licensed PAs who see patients by telehealth instead of in a clinic. They evaluate, diagnose and treat patients over video, phone or secure messaging, prescribe medication and order tests, and practice in collaboration with physicians as state law requires. Typical settings are virtual urgent care, primary care and specialty telehealth programs.

About the Virtual Physician Assistant role

What the work looks like

  • Evaluate patients over video or asynchronous questionnaires and decide on diagnosis and treatment.
  • Prescribe medications electronically and order laboratory tests or imaging at facilities near the patient.
  • Chart each visit in the electronic health record and respond to patient portal messages.
  • Triage patients whose symptoms need a physical exam and refer them to in-person or emergency care.
  • Consult with the collaborating physician on complex cases and follow the organization's clinical protocols.

What employers ask for

  • Graduation from an accredited PA program
  • NCCPA certification (PA-C)
  • Active state PA license, often in several states
  • DEA registration where prescribing requires it
  • Prior in-person clinical experience
  • EHR and telehealth platform proficiency

Doing this job remotely

A PA must generally be licensed in each state where patients are located, so telehealth employers favor candidates with multiple licenses and often sponsor more. State rules on physician collaboration and on prescribing by telehealth vary. Shifts can include evenings and weekends, and a private, secure workspace is required for patient confidentiality.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Most virtual PAs first practice in person in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine or a specialty before moving to telehealth. They can advance to lead PA, clinical quality or training roles, and medical operations leadership within telehealth organizations.