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Santa Cruz, California

Physician Assistant, Family & Internal Medicine Float

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$198K - $278K

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision.

Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

Job Description: SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferred Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.

Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Math aptitude skills: i. e calculation of drug doses Computer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions Active listening skills Ability to sit or stand for long periods Applies mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions: Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $198,286.40 to $277,596.80 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.

As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver primary health care by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions for acute or chronic illnesses and injuries. Provide medical consultation and treatment under the supervision of a physician in accordance with California regulations.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and the ability to use electronic health records like EPIC. Candidates must possess strong critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills for interpreting test results.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Epic EHRLeadershipDrug Dose CalculationPatient Positioning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Family & Internal Medicine Float at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Internal Medicine (PA) — ranked against 68 active Internal Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #12 of 19 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$238k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $215k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Internal Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 68 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.44M≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,532/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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