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Universal Point Clinics
Ontario, California

Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine

Physician AssistantNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$160k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Up Clinics is an occupational medicine and urgent care clinic. We provide work-related injury care and related services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA-C) to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in occupational medicine, workplace injury management, and preventive care for employees across a wide range of industries.

Responsibilities Include

Conducting pre-employment physicals, DOT exams, and return-to-work evaluations

Evaluating and Managing Work-related Injuries and Illnesses

Performing minor procedures (e. g., suturing, splinting, wound care)

Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and employers for continuity of care

Documenting clinical findings accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR

Supporting wellness initiatives and preventive care programs

Qualifications

Current and valid PA-C license in California

BLS/CPR certification (ACLS a plus)

Previous experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, or Primary Care preferred

Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and time management skills

DOT certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Monday–Friday schedule – No weekends or on-call

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Supportive Work Culture

Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact in the community and helps individuals stay healthy and safe on the job.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will conduct pre-employment physicals, DOT exams, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses. They will also perform minor procedures and collaborate with physicians and employers to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

EMR documentation

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in occupational medicineranked against 172 Occupational Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Medicine listings in California26 active175 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician Assistant listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment423 active listings, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine hiring demand#1 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 43% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 93 postings, 33 closed
New Occupational Medicine listings184 in the last 30 days147 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine pay trend−7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (172 Occupational Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine at Universal Point Clinics a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 172 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Malpractice insurance

Living in Ontario

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$643k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,580/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.