Physician Assistant (Temp)
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Indian Health Council Inc as a Physician Assistant (Temp) – On-Call, Loan Repayment in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Indian Health Council-Rincon - Valley Center, CA 92082Position Type: TemporarySalary Range: $77.25 - $84.
Key Responsibilities
- social, environmental, and physical well
- assigned during activation of EOP. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. TRAVEL & DRIVING
Requirements
- employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x
- borne pathogen protocols. HIPAA/COMPLIANCE 1. Maintain privacy of all patient, employee, and volunteer information. Access such information only on a need
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $77.25 - $84.39/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Indian Health Council Inc in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Temp) at INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Family Medicine position at INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $77k to $84k annually.
This is approximately 70% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $84000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Valley Center, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($77k–$84k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Test Interpretation, Patient Care Planning, Prescribing Medication, Chronic Disease Management, Emergency Medical Measures, Patient Counseling, Medical Record Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provides general medical, preventive, acute, and chronic care to patients under the direction of a Physician. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating comprehensive patient care plans.
Benefits package: PPO medical, dental, vision insurance, Company-paid life and disability insurance, Malpractice coverage, 403B retirement with company matching, Generous PTO and Sick time, 14 paid holidays, Reimbursement for professional license(s) and certifications, CEU reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Family Medicine physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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