Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Family Practice
Listed compensation
$80/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill the following Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position.
- Full-time, 40 hour/week position based out of the Alviso Health Center located in Alviso, Ca.
This position provides medical care services under the guidance and supervision of an assigned physician of Gardner Health Services who is licensed by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance to be an approved supervisor of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent experience and ability to provide strong customer service to patients from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is important. The ability to speak English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Apply now!
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications of this position is listed below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Graduate, from accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner training program
- Current unrestricted, Physician Assistant California License or Nurse Practitioner License
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current DEA License (if applicable)
*If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process*
Compensation
Compensation and level of position placement will be determined based on relevant experience and education.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: $80.32/Hourly
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Working at Gardner Health Services
Employees at Gardner Health Services define the meaning of community service. Gardner employees are passionate about helping people in the community of which they are a part. Staff members are deeply valued both by the community in which they serve, their fellow colleagues, and company administration.
A strong sense of teamwork, empathy, and dedication exists amongst Gardner staff that truly embodies what health care professionals should be. Gardner Health Services takes tremendous pride in seeing the growth and professional advancement of its employees.
Employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Additionally, job security is excellent and has led to longtime retention of Gardner personnel.
Whether you are new to the healthcare industry and looking to get exposure to a possible career in healthcare or a seasoned veteran who wants to make an impact in the community, Gardner Health Care has a position for you.
Gardner Health Services offers market competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package for eligible employees, including minimal out-of-pocket expenses for health, dental and vision insurance for an entire family. Also included is 401(K) profit sharing contributions, life insurance, an employee assistance program, annual education reimbursement, and a generous paid time off and holiday leave bank.
Who We Are
Gardner Health Services is a dynamic and progressive company dedicated to providing the best healthcare services with a community-oriented approach. Gardner’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive medical and mental healthcare, including prevention and education, early intervention, treatment and advocacy services which are affordable, respectful, culturally, linguistically and age appropriate.
Compromised of 10 various clinics with locations in the Bay Area of California stretching from Gilroy to Atherton and focused in the San Jose area, Gardner’s services are strategically located to ensure adequate coverage in the region and areas with the highest needs.
Gardner provides a full range of medical services including pediatrics, dental and vision care as well as a robust program dedicated to mental and behavioral health.
Gardner Health Services and its staff are deeply engrained in the community in which they serve and continually strive to go above and beyond to take care of the community and its members.
Gardner Health Services is an equal opportunity employer
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care services to patients under the guidance and supervision of an assigned physician. Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program with a current, unrestricted California license. Requires current CPR/BLS certification and a valid DEA license if applicable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$160k (322 salary observations; 599 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (2,175 salary observations; 7,830 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$167k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k 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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