Physician Assistant (Physician Associate) RIPCMG

RI Primary Care; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is seeking a Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to join our outpatient medical group delivering high-quality, value-based care. You will work with a collaborative team, with strong clinical and operational support, enabling you to focus on patient care.

In this fully outpatient role, you’ll see 16–20 patients daily, perform in-office procedures as appropriate, and participate in care coordination, quality improvement, and EMR

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certified by the NCCPA.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Rhode Island.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Rhode Island CSR or eligibility to obtain.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered, value-based primary care.
• Strong clinical judgment with ability to manage a broad range of primary care conditions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a team-based, technology-enabled care environment.
• Interest in quality improvement and population health initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the full lifespan.
• See approximately 16–20 patients per day in a 100% outpatient setting.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with value-based care principles.
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and improve outcomes.
• Practice in collaboration with supervising physicians in accordance with Rhode Island regulations, including consultation and referral as appropriate.
• Manage an assigned patient panel, including preventive care and chronic disease management.
• Participate in care coordination and quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilize EMR to document care and manage patient records.
• Perform in-office procedures based on experience and scope of practice (optional).
• Provide after-hours call coverage for your patient panel (shared model may be available).
• Engage in team-based care and contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-based care

Tech-enabled care

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Rhode Island

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders. RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined Akido Labs , becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care’s fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you’ll join our team!

The Opportunity

RIPC Medical Group is seeking a Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing, clinician-led medical group delivering high-quality, value-based care in a fully outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population across the full spectrum of primary care services. You will work alongside a collaborative team with strong clinical and operational support, allowing you to focus on patient care while leveraging modern care models and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of community-based primary care.

What You’ll Do

Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the full lifespan

See approximately 16–20 patients per day in a 100% outpatient setting

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with value-based care principles

Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and improve outcomes

Practice in collaboration with supervising physicians in accordance with Rhode Island regulations, including consultation and referral as appropriate

Manage an assigned patient panel, including preventive care and chronic disease management

Participate in care coordination and quality improvement initiatives

Utilize EMR to document care and manage patient records

Perform in-office procedures based on experience and scope of practice (optional)

Provide after-hours call coverage for your patient panel (shared model may be available)

Engage in team-based care and contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice environment

Who You Are

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (required)

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required)

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Rhode Island (required)

Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (required)

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) or eligibility to obtain (required)

Commitment to delivering patient-centered, value-based primary care (required)

Strong clinical judgment with ability to manage a broad range of primary care conditions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Comfortable working in a team-based, technology-enabled care environment

Interest in quality improvement and population health initiatives (preferred)

Salary range

$120,000 - $130,000 USD

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.