ICU Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Inspire Health Medical Group, affiliated with UCSF Fresno, has an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Medicine with Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Fresno.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be an integral part of the PCCM division and work with UCSF Fresno Intensivist faculty. APP will work with faculty in ICU teams that may also have residents and/or fellows, and will provide direct care for patients in the ICU under the supervision of one of the ICU attendings. APP typically carries a workload of 6-8 patients during the day. Flexible schedule with full-time and part-time opportunities.
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Fresno offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major California metropolitan areas.
Residents enjoy a diverse and family-friendly community, abundant sunshine, and easy access to world-renowned destinations including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Fresno combines the amenities of a growing metropolitan area with a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere, making it an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Requirements
- California Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
- 1 year of Critical Care experience preferred as an APP
- Strong clinical skills
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct patient care within the ICU under the supervision of Intensivist faculty. They will manage a workload of 6-8 patients and collaborate with residents and fellows in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine division.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 50% 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)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,486 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in California | 395 active | 4,572 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician Assistant listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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About Inspire Health Medical Group
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fresno
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $376k≈ 3.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,945/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.2
- 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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.