Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine (Modesto, CA)
Listed compensation
$160k-$175k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is looking for a board-certified Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Modesto, CA.
Join a well-established, physician-led Internal Medicine team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to adults in a collaborative outpatient setting. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and building long-term relationships with patients.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current California NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
- Board certification as an NP or PA
- DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- At least 1 year of Ambulatory Internal Medicine or Urgent Care experience required
- Alternative hours required
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Starting base salary: $160,000
- Support consists of receptionists and CMA’s
- Lab and imaging on site
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Competitive total compensation package
Organization Details
Founded in 1948, Gould Medical Group is a growing, physician-led, multi-specialty medical group providing comprehensive healthcare services throughout California’s Central Valley.
With more than 600 physicians and advanced practice providers across over 33 specialties, Gould Medical Group partners with Sutter Health to deliver high-quality, coordinated patient care.
Providers benefit from a collaborative practice environment, strong clinical support, advanced technology, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Serving communities throughout Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and surrounding counties, Gould Medical Group is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the patients and communities it serves.
Community Information
Modesto, California is a vibrant and family-friendly community located in the heart of the Central Valley, offering an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many California metropolitan areas.
Residents enjoy a diverse population, excellent schools, numerous parks, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.
Modesto's central location provides convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, making weekend getaways both easy and accessible.
The city features a thriving arts and culture scene, highlighted by the historic Gallo Center for the Arts, the State Theatre, and the annual Graffiti Summer celebration honoring Modesto's connection to George Lucas and the film American Graffiti.
Local attractions such as the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, Tuolumne River Regional Park, Dry Creek Regional Park, and nearby Del Rio Country Club provide year-round opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
With its strong sense of community, rich agricultural heritage, and sunny climate, Modesto offers an ideal environment for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults in a collaborative outpatient setting. Focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and building long-term patient relationships.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine (Modesto, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $160k–$175k | Internal Medicine median $158k (middle half $138k–$178k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in California | 11 active | 200 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 68% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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