Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - Per Diem

Med America

12 days ago

Sacramento, CaliforniaUp to $1,500Per Diem / PRNEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MedAmerica as a Emergency Medicine PA – Per Diem, $63-90/hr in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $63 - $90/hr

CME allowance: $1,500.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join MedAmerica as a Emergency Medicine PA – Per Diem, $63-90/hr.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineAdvanced ProviderPhysician AssistantNurse PractitionerED ExperienceNational CertificationDEAACLSBLSPALSCA State LicenseSTEMI Receiving CenterStroke CenterScribe SupportTrauma Call Panel Management

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Provider, you will play a critical role in the mission to improve lives within the Emergency Department and function as a valued member of the full care team. Responsibilities include leveraging strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in local communities through shared goals and colleague support.

Requirements

Candidates must be Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants or nurse practitioners, with previous ED experience being preferred. Required credentials include current national certification, DEA, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, while a current California state license is a plus.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - Per Diem at Med America a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Med America 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, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Med America lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $63k to $90k annually.

This is approximately 78% below the national median for Emergency Medicine professionals, which is around $350k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $90000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency Medicine, Advanced Provider, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, ED Experience, National Certification, DEA, ACLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: As an Advanced Provider, you will play a critical role in the mission to improve lives within the Emergency Department and function as a valued member of the full care team. Responsibilities include leveraging strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in local communities through shared go...

Benefits package: 401k with $1.20 match up to 6%, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, 4-6 weeks PTO plus sick leave, Annual cash bonus, Professional Expense Reimbursement, $1,500 CME allowance, Student Loan Refinancing Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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