Physician Assistant, Aptos Family Medicine

Sutter Health

15 days ago

United States$198k–277kFull TimeFamily Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant, Aptos Family Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

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Key Skills

Medical terminologyAnatomyPhysiologyElectronic health recordsEPICCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTest interpretationInterpersonal skillsMentoringDrug dose calculationPatient positioningActive listeningClinical assessment

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or equivalent education and experience, along with PA licensure and DEA certification. Candidates should have at least 6 months of related clinical experience and proficiency in medical terminology and electronic health records.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Aptos Family Medicine at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Family Medicine 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.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $198k to $278k annually.

This is approximately 10% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($198k–$278k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Electronic health records, EPIC, Critical thinking, Communication skills, Test interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, including acute or chronic illnesses or injuries. Provides medical consultation and treatment under the supervision of a physician in accordance with California regulations.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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