Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Limited Term,.8 FTE)
Listed compensation
$159k-$222k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant, Family Medicine – No Weekends, 0.8 FTE in Watsonville, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $158K - $222K
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Union Position
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in Watsonville, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant delivers primary health care by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, including acute or chronic illnesses or injuries. They provide medical consultation and treatment under the supervision of a physician in accordance with California regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess medical knowledge and skills applicable to the scope of practice, including proficiency in medical terminology and electronic health records. The role requires strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients and the medical team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Limited Term,.8 FTE) at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 487 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$190k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 86 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- No weekends
- No nights
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