Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management (Berkeley, CA)
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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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 Sutter East Bay Medical Group as a Pain Management PA – Shareholder Track, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- will have a strong background in managing pain conditions, particularly spine and musculoskeletal conditions, and have an interest in identifying appropriate patients for opioid-sparing pain management interventions (epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablations (RFA), peripheral and spinal cord stimulation, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), among others.
- will work collaboratively with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.
- provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.
Requirements
- · Active Physician Assistant licensure in California.
- · Experience in pain management, orthopedics, physiatry, or spine care.
- · Strong clinical skills in patient assessment and care management.
- · Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $306K - $354K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Sutter East Bay Medical Group in Berkeley, CA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management (Berkeley, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pain 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.
Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Pain Medicine position at Sutter Health 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.
Compensation Analysis
Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $306k to $354k annually.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Berkeley, 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 ($306k–$354k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pain management, Patient assessment, Care management, Interventional pain management, Spine care, Musculoskeletal care, Orthopedics, Physiatry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pain Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician assistant will work collaboratively with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care within an interventional pain management and spine team. Responsibilities include managing pain conditions and identifying appropriate patients for opioid-sparing pain management interventions.
Benefits package: Health, dental, vision insurance, Retirement plan with employer contributions, Paid time off, CME allowance, Relocation allowance, Shareholder track after 2 years. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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