Rural Physician Assistant | Northern California Mountains | $212K+ Potential

Purple Cow Recruiting4 months ago
Willow Creek, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Description

Rural Physician Assistant | Northern California Mountains | $212K+ Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Primary Care | Community Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

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272-230-3157

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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Physician Assistant in Willow Creek, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Mission-driven outpatient Physician Assistant opportunity serving a rural Northern California community
  • Panel-based primary care role focused on managing acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Integrated care environment with strong RN, MA, behavioral health, and specialty support
  • Opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while living surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forest land
  • High-impact provider role within collaborative outpatient care model

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

  • Base salary up to $168,553 annually
  • Additional annual production bonus potential up to $44,000
  • Access bonus paid biweekly for patient panel target achievement
  • Partnership-track sign-on and retention bonus structure available
  • Federal loan repayment eligibility up to $300,000
  • Strong onboarding and mentorship support for long-term success
  • Outdoor-focused rural lifestyle with exceptional work-life balance opportunity

SCHEDULE

  • Full-time outpatient schedule
  • 5x8 shift structure
  • Outpatient-only primary care environment
  • No inpatient responsibilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Annual base salary: $148,627.20 – $168,553.60
  • $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for panel target achievement
  • Up to $44,000 annual production bonus potential
  • Partnership eligible sign-on and retention structure available
  • Alternative non-partnership compensation structure available
  • $10,000 relocation reimbursement
  • Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for qualifying family relocation
  • 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • $5,000 annual professional expense credit for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
  • Laptop and cell phone provided
  • Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
  • NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000–$300,000

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide outpatient primary care services to diverse patient populations
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions within collaborative care environment
  • Partner closely with integrated care teams including MAs, RN support, behavioral health, and specialty resources
  • Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives
  • Deliver compassionate, mission-driven healthcare to underserved rural populations

ENVIRONMENT

  • Integrated outpatient community health organization
  • Strong mentorship and provider onboarding support
  • Team-based care model with extensive support services
  • Rural Northern California mountain and river community setting
  • Outdoor-focused lifestyle with hiking, rafting, fishing, and forest recreation nearby

ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING

Heartline Staffing partners with leading healthcare organizations nationwide to connect mission-driven providers with meaningful opportunities focused on patient care excellence, work-life balance, and long-term professional growth.

Requirements

  • Active California Physician Assistant license: REQUIRED or ability to obtain
  • DEA registration: REQUIRED or ability to obtain
  • Outpatient primary care experience: strongly preferred
  • Three or more years of outpatient experience: preferred
  • Commitment to rural and underserved community healthcare: REQUIRED
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills: REQUIRED
  • Comfortable managing patient panels independently within team-based environment: REQUIRED
  • Mission-driven mindset and compassionate care approach: REQUIRED
  • Spanish-speaking candidates: encouraged to apply

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Required Skills

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
Compassionate patient care
Outpatient primary care
Quality improvement initiatives
Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
Strong communication skills