Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician Assistant (PA)

We're hiring a Physician Assistant in Arcata, California who wants strong earning potential, loan repayment eligibility, and the opportunity to serve a mission-driven coastal community.

You'll step into an outpatient, panel-based primary care role focused on caring for patients with complex medical needs in collaboration with an integrated care team. You'll work alongside dedicated medical assistants, RN support, behavioral health, chiropractic services, and telehealth consult resources to deliver comprehensive, community-centered care.

You'll practice in Arcata, California, a vibrant Northern California college town known for its progressive values, towering redwood forests, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

Why this role is compelling

• Full-time 5x8 schedule
• $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for meeting 9-patient per clinic target
• Up to $44,000 additional annual bonus potential for higher patient volumes
• $5,000 annual company credit card for licensing, DEA, CE, and equipment
• $25,000 sign-on plus retention bonuses if partnership eligible
• Alternative sign-on and retention structure for non-partnership track
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for parent or in-law
• Strong six-month mentorship and onboarding program
• Integrated team model with 2 MAs and 0.7 RN per provider
• Access to behavioral health, chiropractic, and specialty consult services
• NHSC and federal loan repayment options ranging from $75,000 to $300,000
• Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers

What makes you a great fit

• You hold or are eligible for a California Physician Assistant license
• You have three or more years of outpatient experience preferred
• You're interested in rural health or serving underserved populations
• You thrive in collaborative, team-based environments
• You're mission-driven and committed to compassionate, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $148,627.20 to $168,553.60 annually
• $12,400 annual access bonus for meeting patient panel targets
• Up to $44,000 annual production bonus potential
• $25,000 sign-on plus structured retention bonuses for partnership-eligible providers
• Alternative sign-on and retention structure for non-partnership track providers
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for qualifying family relocation
• 29 days of paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning first of the month after start
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• $5,000 annual professional expense credit
• Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and other federal programs

If you want a Physician Assistant role where you can practice mission-driven medicine while living on the Northern California coast, this is worth a conversation.