Pays $124k-$191kPhysician Assistant market median is ~$126k (29 jobs)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Lakeside)

Physician AssistantFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time NP/PA in community health. California. $124,100-$191,000/yr. Comprehensive benefits.

Join Neighborhood Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Lakeside in California. Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $124,100 - $191,000/yr
  • 20 days PTO.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Floating Holidays
  • Sick/Personal Time

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Neighborhood Healthcare in California.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider delivers comprehensive patient-centered medical care, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. They also collaborate with care teams to manage patient health outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with valid California licensure. Current DEA registration and American Heart Association BLS certification are also mandatory conditions of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Patient carePhysical examinationsDiagnostic testingWound carePatient counselingMedical record keepingClinical documentationTeam collaborationCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsInfection controlCPREmergency response

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Neighborhood Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 31 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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...

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About Neighborhood Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Escondido, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation (2+ weeks)
9 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Time
Volunteer Time Off