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Delano, California

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80/hr - $90/hr

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Job Description

Delano, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in 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 890 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.
  • Current national certification and DEA are required.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Delano Regional Medical Center – Delano, California
  • 156-bed facility with 10 ED beds 4 rapid treatment spaces.
  • Annual volume of 30,000 with approximately 84 patients per day.
  • In-house general surgery, hospitalists, and OB/GYN.
  • Providers may be cross credentialed at Adventist Health Bakersfield and Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District.

The Community

Delano, California, is a wonderful place to live and work, offering a small-town charm with easy access to larger cities like Bakersfield and Fresno.

Known for its rich agricultural history, Delano has a unique character, with citrus groves and vineyards surrounding the area.

The city celebrates its heritage through landmarks like the Delano Airport and the Cesar Chavez National Monument, honoring the labor leader who worked here.

Locals enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and picnicking in nearby parks like the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve.

  • The town has a warm, welcoming community with a focus on family-friendly events, local markets, and festivals.
  • The seasonal weather is typically warm and dry in the summer, with mild winters, making it ideal for year-round outdoor activities.

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 $80 - $90, DOE 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

The Advanced Provider will serve as a key member of the emergency care team, delivering high-quality medical services in the Emergency Department and urgent care settings. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the facility's shared clinical goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification and a DEA license. A current California state license is considered a plus for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTriageEmergency department operationsCollaborationMedical documentationProfessional communicationCritical thinking

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 56% 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 ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Emergency Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (pa)ranked against 100 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$187kEmergency Medicine median $156k (middle half $150k–$183k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in California24 active102 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Physician Assistant listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings479 in the last 30 days456 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend+8.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (100 Emergency Medicine (PA) listings), 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 4.2
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Profit-sharing contributions
Pre-tax savings accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter)
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure
Sick leave
Flexible scheduling

Living in Delano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Median resident rent
$1,199/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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