Physician Assistant

Sutter Health

1 day ago

California$193K - $280KFull TimeGeneral Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant – No Weekends in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Key Responsibilities

may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities,.

Requirements

Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $193K - $280K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant – No Weekends.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingPatient managementSurgical assistanceWound careClinical documentationPatient educationTherapeutic proceduresCare coordinationPerformance improvementSurgical anatomyHemostasisSuturingInfection managementMedical record review

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Sutter Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This General Surgery position at Sutter Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $193k to $280k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Patient management, Surgical assistance, Wound care, Clinical documentation, Patient education, Therapeutic procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant assesses, diagnoses, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician across various clinical settings. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic procedures, managing patient care plans, and ensuring continuity of care through a multi-disciplin...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, CME Allowance, PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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