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Santa Monica, California

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Santa Monica, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • ED/UCC experience preferred.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, and PALS are required.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center – Santa Monica, California
  • 220-bed facility with a 23-bed Emergency Department.
  • Providence has an annual ED volume of 37,000 and an admit rate of 25%25.
  • 16 hours a day of Advanced Provider coverage.
  • STEMI Receiving Center and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.
  • Recognized by Healthgrades for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, and more.

The Community

Santa Monica, California, is a coastal haven offering an exceptional blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and a laid-back atmosphere.

Known for its iconic Santa Monica Pier, complete with a Ferris wheel and historic carousel, the city provides endless entertainment for residents and visitors.

  • The adjacent Third Street Promenade offers world-class shopping, dining, and street performances.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the miles of sandy beaches, biking along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, or hiking in the nearby Santa Monica Mountains.
  • Santa Monica’s mild, sunny weather creates the perfect backdrop for year-round activities and events.

Its location near Los Angeles makes it a hub for culture, while still maintaining a distinct, community-oriented charm.

With its vibrant arts scene, stunning coastal views, and balance of urban and natural experiences, Santa Monica is truly an extraordinary place to live and thrive.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $65 - $85 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical care as an Advanced Provider within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center. Collaborate with a full care team to improve patient lives and maintain the standards of a STEMI and Primary Stroke Center.

Requirements

Requires national certification, DEA, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care settings is preferred, and a California state license is a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DiagnosisAcute CareTriageMedical AssessmentPatient Stabilization

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k 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 1.5this job 2.6
Better work-life than 70% of Emergency Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 115 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Santa Monica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.16M
Typical market rent
$3,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
AD&D
401(k) with match
Annual Cash Bonus
CME Allowance ($1,500)