Physician Assistant
Compensation: $131,000 $170,000 annually (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Mondays to Fridays 8-5 PM or 4 day (10 hour shift available).
Location: Greater Sacramento area, CA (Multiple locations available)
We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive primary care services within a community health center setting. This role offers the opportunity to serve diverse and underserved populations while working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the Medical Director
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as appropriate
- Initiate emergency procedures when clinically indicated
- Provide preventive care, health education, and counseling services
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Qualifications:- Active California Physician Assistant licenseNCCPA board certificationCurrent DEA certificationCurrent BLS certification 12 years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community health or underserved populations
- Strong commitment to serving low-income, homeless, or medically underserved communities
- Bilingual skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish strongly preferred
Benefits:- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple PPO plan options available)403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Up to 4 weeks of PTO in first year (based on hours worked)7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- Malpractice and tail coverage provided at no cost
- Annual CME reimbursement (including licensing/certifications) plus up to 1 week of paid CME time
- Tuition reimbursement
