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MACT Health Board
Sonora, California

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$147k-$178k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more.

Why MACT Health Care Inc?

Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that’s not just an idea—it’s our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities.

You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own.

We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you’ll enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
  • 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
  • Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
  • Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
  • Competitive Salary of $147,451-$177,653 annually

Who You Are

We are seeking dedicated Physician Assistant for a Full-Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the Physician Assistant provides primary care services at MACT clinics in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice. This includes comprehensive medical services for patients of all ages and genders.. The Physician Assistant will:

  • Provide primary health care under standardized protocols in accordance with the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance
  • Deliver high-quality care within the scope of training and experience
  • Evaluate and treat acute injuries and illnesses.
  • Provide preventative health services
  • Conduct and record physical examinations with assessment of normal and abnormal findings.
  • Arrange all follow-up lab work, x-rays, outside patient care needs such as consultation with other specialized provider, and appointments with the Medical Receptionist.
  • Prescribe medications and promote preventive health practices
  • Collaborate with other providers on patient care
  • Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents
  • Provide patient and family education for health promotion, risk management, and disease prevention.
  • Interface with community organizations, identify community resources, and assist patients and their families in utilizing resources.
  • Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills related to Indian Health Care by attending relevant continuing education courses.
  • Maintain licensure.
  • Act as a resource for staff and community in area of expertise
  • Demonstrate dependability and punctuality
  • Maintain positive working relationships

What You Need

  • Current California Physician's Assistant license
  • 1 year of recent experience in ambulatory care preferred
  • Current DEA license
  • Current CPR or ALS certification
  • Clean DMV record and MACT auto insurance eligibility
  • Current BLS/ALS certificate
  • Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
  • Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
  • Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

American Indian Preference

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice of DRUG-Free Workplace ACT Requirement

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site.

Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include evaluating acute illnesses, performing physical exams, prescribing medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California Physician's Assistant license, DEA license, and BLS/ALS certification. One year of recent experience in ambulatory care is preferred, along with the ability to work effectively with American Indian communities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentAcute injury treatmentMedication prescriptionPatient educationClinical documentationCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at MACT Health Board a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 791 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

MACT Health Board holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 13 active listings.

In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$169k (124 salary observations; 309 listings), vs ~$135k nationally (905 salary observations; 3,912 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa)ranked against 791 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
California vs national$169k median in California$135k nationally (+25%)124 state / 905 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California83 active818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 54% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia Physician Assistant listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment401 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,779 in the last 30 days1,398 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
MACT Health Boardsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index13 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (791 Family Medicine (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 791 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MACT Health Board

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance at no-cost to employee
403(b) retirement plan
PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays
Student Loan Repayment Program
Direct Student Loan Contributions (BenefitED)
Continuing Education credits and licensure fee reimbursement

Living in Sonora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,536/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
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.

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