Pays $130k-$180k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$128k (31 jobs)
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
About the Role
Primary care NP/PA. 20-24 patients/day. Spanish required. Salary $130K-$180K. Santa Ana, CA.
Join Serve the People Community Health Center as a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care in Santa Ana, California, United States. Full-time positions are based at a stationary clinic location. The primary function of the Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) is to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $180K
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Serve the People Community Health Center as a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a busy community clinic. Responsibilities include conducting physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, managing treatment regimens, and maintaining accurate patient medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid California license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, a DEA license, and a BLS certificate. A minimum of two years of experience in acute ambulatory care and proficiency in Spanish are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% 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 ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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