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Emeryville, California

Physician Assistant II - Digestive Health EHC - Full Time-(Day - 08 hrs)

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91.68-$121.48/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our thriving Eat Bay outpatient General GI and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) program. This is an exciting opportunity to practice at a world-renowned academic medical center, working alongside leading gastroenterology specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing innovation in digestive health.

This Monday–Friday position offers a predictable schedule with 8-hour daytime shifts and no inpatient responsibilities.

The APP will independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage a diverse range of outpatient gastrointestinal conditions, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-hospital discharge care.

The role provides the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for individuals with GI and IBD conditions.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of gastroenterology experience and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to practice independently in an academic environment. Candidates who are passionate about patient-centered care, professional growth, and working at the forefront of GI medicine are encouraged to apply.

Join Stanford Health Care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career within one of the nation’s premier healthcare organizations.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.

Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.

Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.

Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].

Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.

Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.

Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.

  • Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
  • Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.

As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.

  • After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
  • Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
  • Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
  • Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.

Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.

Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.

  • Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
  • Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
  • Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.

Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement - Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

  • Licenses and Certifications
  • PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support and
  • DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These Principles Apply to ALL Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.

C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

  • You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage outpatient gastrointestinal and IBD conditions in a collaborative academic environment. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, coordinating patient care, and assisting physicians in clinical and surgical settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A minimum of three years of gastroenterology experience is required, along with active state licensure, BLS certification, and DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic evaluationPatient educationCare coordinationElectronic health recordsMultidisciplinary collaborationSurgical assistanceMedication managementPhysical examinationInflammatory bowel disease managementAcute careChronic care management

Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$222k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $200k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Stanford Health Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 54 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant II - Digestive Health EHC - Full Time-(Day - 08 hrs) at Stanford Health Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology (PA) — ranked against 59 active Gastroenterology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 59 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Emeryville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$746k
Typical market rent
$3,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.