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NorthBay Health
Fairfield, California

Physician Assistant - NBGW Neurosurgery (Full Time, Day)

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91.07-$110.67/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 17m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for performing the assessment of selected patients within the designated service line.

The PA performs history and physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth pathway of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care both inpatient and outpatient. The PA reports to the Practice Manager and Director for the Center for Neuroscience.

At Northbay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Licensure/Credentials

  • Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified.
  • AHA or equivalent CPR required.
  • Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.

Experience

  • Experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in the Neurosciences at Northbay.
  • Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
  • Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
  • Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone.
  • Knowledge of Epic preferred.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.

Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant performs patient assessments, history and physical examinations, and coordinates care across inpatient and outpatient settings. They collaborate with the department team to ensure high-quality patient care consistent with established service indicators.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

NeurosurgeryPatient assessmentPatient care coordinationElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationAge-related patient careDEA license management

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$210k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $190k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Surgery PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa)ranked against 340 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$190k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery PA listings in California36 active347 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician assistant listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment297 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery PA hiring demand#6 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery PA listings117 in the last 30 days96 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (340 Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 32 employers
11
<$160k
13
$160k-185k
10
$185k-210k
4
$210k-235k
2
$235k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NorthBay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfield, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Coverage
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$2,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.