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Santa Rosa, California

General Surgery and Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$183K - $266K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.

Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum.

The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Job Description: SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.

Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.

Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $183,830.40 to $266,552.00 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.

As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians to assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for patients across office, hospital, and perioperative settings. Performs therapeutic procedures and manages patient transitions of care and follow-up treatment.

Requirements

Requires a Physician Assistant license and thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Proficiency in EPIC electronic health records and strong interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisMedical Care PlanningLeadershipMentoring

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #10 of 19 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% 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 ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $203k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.