PA/ FNP - Clinic - Full-Time
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine (NP) listings
- Family Medicine listings up 69% vs the prior 30 days
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Job Description
The Staff Pad has partnered with a respected healthcare organization in Alturas, CA, to recruit full-time Physician Assistants (PAs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) to join a collaborative, patient-centered clinic team.
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinic Manager, the PA/FNP provides comprehensive primary care services to patients and families, with an emphasis on disease prevention, health maintenance, and patient education.
- Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
- What You’ll Do
- Perform physical exams, obtain medical histories, and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and perform minor procedures
- Provide women's health services, prenatal care, family planning, and well-child visits
- Collaborate with healthcare team members on patient care plans
- Educate patients and families and provide referrals as needed
- Stay current with medical advancements and promote patient safety and quality care
What We Are Looking For
- PA Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences; Graduate of an accredited PA program
- NCCPA certified & Active California PA license
- DEA registration (if applicable)
- Completion of required CME hours and recertification; supervised by a physician
- FNP Requirements
- Active California RN license
- Master’s degree from an accredited NP program
- National FNP certification (or certification eligible)
Additional Qualifications
- Current BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong English communication skills & basic computer proficiency
- Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages
- What We Can Expect
- Benefits (Full-Time positions)
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000 for eligible candidates
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurance
- Retirement 457 (b) with employer match and LIUNA pension plan
- Work-life perks including PTO, EAP, longevity bonuses, and uniform allowance
- Tuition assistance + free healthcare coverage for employees /dependents after insurance
If you're a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner seeking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community, we encourage you to apply today & join a collaborative healthcare team committed to deliver exceptional patient care, promoting wellness, and improving health outcomes for patients of all ages.
Key Responsibilities
The PA/FNP provides comprehensive primary care services, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and chronic condition management. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to develop patient care plans and provide education on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or a Master's degree in Nursing, along with active California licensure and relevant national certifications. Strong communication skills and current BCLS/ACLS certifications are also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PA/ FNP - Clinic - Full-Time at The Staff Pad a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,290 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 78 active listings.
In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$157k (84 salary observations; 143 listings), vs ~$135k nationally (620 salary observations; 1,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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