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San Diego, California

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69.03-$73.96/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Physician Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physician Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care across various medical settings.

Your expertise will help ensure accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and compassionate patient interactions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your clinical skills and passion for healthcare can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Paid employment is guaranteed, with comprehensive support for your professional growth.

Physician Assistant Responsibilities

Perform thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, vital signs, and medical history documentation using electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.

Assist in diagnostic evaluation by interpreting laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests like radiography or ultrasound.

Prescribe medications and treatment regimens in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and HIPAA regulations, ensuring adherence to DEA regulations for controlled substances.

Conduct procedures such as suturing, injection administration (including botulinum toxin treatments), wound care, and aseptic techniques during clinical interventions.

Manage acute and chronic conditions across diverse specialties including emergency medicine, critical care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and occupational health.

Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive discharge plans, participate in clinical research or trials, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Support triage processes in urgent care or emergency room settings by prioritizing patient needs based on acuity levels and managing airway or ventilator support when necessary.

Physician Assistant Requirements

Certification as a Physician Assistant from an accredited program with current state licensure.

Proven experience in hospital environments such as ICU, emergency room, trauma centers (Level I or II trauma experience preferred), or inpatient units.

Strong knowledge of EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; proficiency in medical coding (ICD-9/10, CPT) is highly desirable.

Demonstrated skills in critical care procedures such as airway management, ventilator operation, catheterization, spinal taps, and dialysis support.

Experience with acute pain management techniques and advanced practice provider responsibilities within hospital medicine or emergency medicine settings.

Familiarity with infection control protocols, radiation therapy procedures, post-acute care practices including hospice & palliative medicine, and home care services.

Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients on health coaching topics like nutrition or addiction counseling.

Ability to interpret diagnostic tests accurately and manage complex cases involving infectious diseases or public health concerns.

If you are a Physician Assistant come join us to be part of a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to delivering innovative patient-centered care!

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will collaborate with healthcare professionals to perform patient assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, and manage acute and chronic conditions. They are responsible for prescribing treatments, conducting clinical procedures, and contributing to patient discharge planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program and possess current state licensure. Proven experience in hospital environments such as ICU or emergency rooms, along with proficiency in EMR systems and critical care procedures, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication prescriptionAcute condition managementChronic condition managementPatient education

Sleep Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

21
<$175k
13
$175k-190k
9
$190k-205k
5
$205k-220k
2
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,546 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sleep Rx

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development