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Physician Assistant, Watsonville Family Medicine

Sutter Health logoSutter Health$158,629–$222,077/yrWatsonvilleFull timePosted 2d ago
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About the job

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

EDUCATION

Masters or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PA-Physician Assistant

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificate

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

National Board Certification

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

24 months related clinical experience

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, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

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 $158,629.12 to $222,077.44 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.

From Sutter Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 20 (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) hospitals, 600+ (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) care locations and 57,000+ (source: Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health) employees serving Northern California and the Central Coast. Sources: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview; Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health

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