Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Listed compensation
$170k-$190k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
We are actively searching for a talented Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a PA who enjoys providing comprehensive patient care in a supportive, team-oriented outpatient environment.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care to all ages.
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Perform physical exams and routine follow-up visits
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications
- Provide preventive care and patient education
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the clinical team
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible state Physician Assistant license
NCCPA Certification
- Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care experience preferred.
- New Graduates will be considered.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including evaluating acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities also include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the clinical team to develop treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a state license. NCCPA certification is required, and experience in primary care or related fields is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $170k–$190k | Primary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in California | 36 active | 433 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician Assistant listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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