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Physician Assistant / Urgent Care / South Carolina / Locum Tenens / DOT Medical Examiner - Nurse Pra
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for DOT Medical Exams (Part-Time)
Location: Client Sites ? Durham, NC
Start Date: July 21st
Pay Rate: $70/hour (paid regardless of cancellations or no-shows)
Knight Health is seeking a professional, detail-oriented Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team as a Mobile Medical Examiner. This part-time opportunity is ideal for a qualified provider who thrives in independent roles and has experience with DOT-regulated services.
About the Role
As a DOT Medical Examiner, you will perform DOT Medical Exams at client locations, consulting directly with patients and assessing their fitness for duty under FMCSA guidelines. You?ll receive a pre-assigned patient list two weeks in advance and will be responsible for independently managing and documenting each visit. Your role will include reviewing patient histories, conducting consultations, identifying potential medical disqualifiers, and performing the standardized DOT exam.
You?ll also be expected to conduct DOT drug and alcohol collections, maintaining full compliance with federal protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct FMCSA-compliant DOT physicals at on-site client locations
Review patient histories and assess for federally regulated disqualification conditions
Engage in direct consultation regarding medical backgrounds and restrictions
Collect and process DOT drug and alcohol test specimens (if certified)
Accurately document exam findings and communicate results to Knight Health?s managing director
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication throughout each shift
Qualifications
FMCSA National Registry Medical Examiner Certification (prefered)
Valid Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in North Carolina
Prior experience performing DOT Medical Exams
Familiarity with disqualifying conditions under FMCSA regulations
Certified DOT Drug and Alcohol Collector (preferred)
Reliable, self-motivated, and highly organized with excellent communication skills
Comfortable working independently and traveling to client sites
Additional Details
Part-Time with consistent weekly hours
Some weekend work 4 hours a week
Flexibility to cover multiple sites and travel within the region if needed
Patient list assigned 2 weeks in advance
Pay rate: $70/hour ? paid even in the event of no-shows or cancellations
Reports directly to Managing Director after each shift
Role begins July 21st
Ideal Candidate
This position is perfect for a licensed PA or NP looking to supplement their income while maintaining other roles in private practice, urgent care, or hospital settings. The consistent scheduling, independent structure, and competitive pay make this a highly flexible and rewarding part-time opportunity.
Why Join Knight Health?
Flexible part-time scheduling with predictable hours
Competitive pay with guaranteed compensation
Direct, independent work with strong organizational support
Opportunity to support businesses in maintaining DOT compliance
Travel opportunities within a supportive mobile health model
Apply now to become a trusted part of Knight Health?s mobile occupational health team.
Help keep America?s workforce compliant, healthy, and on the move.
Keywords: DOT Medical Examiner, FMCSA Certified, Part-Time Nurse Practitioner, DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing, Mobile Medical Examiner.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem, Permanent
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person