Regional Physician Assistant
Pay as listed: $75-$90/hr · no call, no weekends · Capitola, California · pays above the median of 37 Physician Assistant listings (75th percentile).
Listed compensation
$75-$90/hr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday
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Job Description
- Your Next Adventure: Regional Physician Assistant
- Reporting To: Director of Clinical Operations
- Location: Available to support both Monterey and Santa Cruz locations
- Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 1:00pm, some later days required due to internal meetings or administrative tasks
Who You Are
Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest or passion for weight management, disease prevention and reversal, and cardiometabolic health?
Do you find yourself drawn to multidisciplinary, integrated interventions that touch on nutrition, women’s health, endocrinology, exercise physiology, lifestyle medicine, pharmacology, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement treatment, motivational counseling, and more?
If you're nodding along, you might just be the life-long learner and compassionate care-giving hero we're looking for!
We are seeking an individual with an unwavering dedication to exceptional patient care, a collaborative spirit, intrinsic motivation for helping others, and an acute attention to detail—all complemented by a polished and professional demeanor. The ideal candidate should be ready and willing to lead our small yet formidable team of health coaches and member care coordinators.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct 1:1 member consultations for weight loss, applying the JumpstartMD program.
- Provide routine patient care, including examinations, screenings, and medication administration.
- Ensure up-to-date patient records, ordering and evaluating lab tests as needed.
- Conduct follow-up calls and promptly respond to post-visit inquiries.
- Adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metrics in delivering quality patient care.
Support team by assisting with medical and program-related questions, attending meetings, and completing required training.
Qualifications and Requirements
- California licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Master’s degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
- DEA Registration Certificate.
OIG Clearance and NPI Number
Must be able to meet and receive a background check to include criminal records clearance.
**These qualifications are essential to ensure compliance with state regulations and to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and patient care.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Passionate Mission-Driven Approach: Energetically committed to transforming lives through dynamic care.
- Belief in Approach: Deep conviction and mastery of the exciting Jumpstart weight loss program.
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Positive, empathetic, and adept at building vibrant connections.
- Diverse Medical Interests: Enthusiastic about preventative medicine, biomarker assessments, psychiatry, and endocrinology.
- Technical Proficiency: Fluent in Microsoft Office and adept with electronic health records.
- Adaptable Entrepreneur: Thrives in a dynamic environment, bringing creativity and a results-oriented mindset.
Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality while consistently presenting the company with a positive and professional demeanor.
What We Offer
Opportunity for Growth: Collaborate with a passionate team to scale a best-in-class medical weight management, health, and wellness program nationally.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay reflecting your skills and contributions
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits with eligibility at 25+ hours a week.
- Financial Security: Participate in a 401(k) plan with a company match, promoting long-term financial well-being.
- Time Off: Benefit from accrued paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness Support
- Receive 4 annual paid wellness days to prioritize your health.
- Access free JSMD services (Weight Loss and Bio-identical Hormone Therapy).
Enjoy discounted JSMD Products (e. g., Vitamin Therapy, supplements, etc.).
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now and Jumpstart Your Career with Us!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Key Responsibilities
Conduct 1:1 member consultations for weight loss and provide routine patient care including examinations and medication administration. Maintain accurate patient records, order lab tests, and support the team with medical inquiries and administrative tasks.
Requirements
Must be a California licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a Master's degree from an accredited program. Requires DEA registration, OIG clearance, an NPI number, and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Physician Assistant at Jumpstart MD a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 757 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Jumpstart MD holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 8 active listings.
In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$170k (104 salary observations; 294 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (785 salary observations; 3,847 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $155k 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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