Physician Assistant Primary Care
Listed compensation
$128K–$168K Salary /yr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: NRHC - Susanville, CA 96130Salary Range: $128,000.00 - $168,000.00 Salary/yearPhysician Assistant – Primary Care | $50,000 Sign-On Bonus Northeastern Rural Health Clinics – Susanville, California Position Summary Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) is seeking a full-time or part-time Physician Assistant to join our primary care team in Susanville, California.
The PA will provide outpatient primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Providers typically see approximately 18 patients per day. Full-time providers may choose four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days.
Part-time schedules may also be considered. There are no weekend clinic hours or on-call responsibilities.
Compensation And
Benefits
Full-time salary of $128,000–$168,000 $50,000 sign-on bonus, depending on eligibility Relocation assistance up to $10,000 40 hours of paid CME time annually $2,000 annual CME allowance Health and retirement benefits for eligible employees Paid time off and paid holidays Professional liability coverage Federal and state loan-repayment programs may be available About NRHC NRHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that has served Lassen County and the surrounding area for nearly 50 years.
We are the largest provider of outpatient healthcare services in Lassen County, with clinics in Susanville and Westwood. Life in Susanville Susanville is a rural Northern California community surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, and trails.
The area offers year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. Susanville has the close-knit feel of a small town, where healthcare providers become part of the community.
Qualifications
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Current NCCPA certification Current California Physician Assistant license, or the ability to obtain one Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one Ability to meet NRHC credentialing and privileging requirements Ability to provide primary care to patients across the lifespan Commitment to providing quality care to rural and underserved patients To learn more or apply, contact recruitment@northeasternhealth.org or visit: northeasternhealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide outpatient primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive care and chronic disease management. They will be responsible for treating common illnesses and injuries while maintaining a patient load of approximately 18 patients per day.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification. A valid California Physician Assistant license and DEA registration are required to meet credentialing standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Primary Care at NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 446 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 10 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 62% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k 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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