Sutter Coast Hospital - Physician Assistant, Behavioral Health

Opportunity Information

Advance Your Career on the Northern California Coast - Physician Assistant Role Open Now!

Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BC/BE Physician Assistant with a background in Behavioral Health. 

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Requirements

• Experience
  • 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Education & Certifications
  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • PA-Physician Assistant
  • CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health)
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Excellent retirement plan
• Relocation assistance
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Medical Group Details

Sutter Coast Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It also extends its services to parts of Curry County, Oregon. As part of the Sutter Health network, this 49-bed acute care hospital offers a range of essential healthcare services. A local volunteer board of community leaders and healthcare professionals ensures that the hospital's decisions align with the needs of the community. Sutter Coast provides emergency care with a 24/7 department, general surgery procedures, a birthing center, an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital prioritizes community health through outreach programs, education, and initiatives tailored to the area's needs.

Community Information

Crescent City - and all of Del Norte County - is a place for spirited independence where we encourage entertaining yourself and getting lost in wonder as part of the journey. There?s a feeling in our salt air. It?s a feeling hard to describe. But when you arrive, you?ll feel it. And you might hear it. It?s calm. It?s quiet. And it?s as if someone or something is whispering "stay".

Where the Redwoods meet the Sea, Crescent City in beautiful Del Norte County, is only 20 miles south of Oregon.  Sea-faring Crescent City is home to the northernmost of California?s lighthouse stations. Additional attractions include Ocean World aquarium and the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center. On the town?s west end is oceanfront Pebble Beach Drive with easy access to Pebble Beach, a great place to search for agates and other semi-precious gemstones.

A raw, unsung California spirit ripples throughout Del Norte County and our communities: Crescent City, Klamath, Smith River, Gasquet, Hiouchi and Fort Dick.  There are few beaten paths in Del Norte County and Crescent City. Breath in the ocean air along the Yurok Loop Trail. Amble along the Smith River as the redwoods tower above and emerald waters rush beside you. Enjoy wandering the Crescent City waterfront.  Start exploring.

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.

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare systems, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 57,000 clinicians and employees across Northern California and the Central Coast. Its integrated network spans communities from urban centers to rural regions—reaching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, from the Pacific Coast to the Sierra foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These locations place physicians and care teams near many of California’s most desirable destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara. In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, in addition to being named among the Best-in-State Employers and one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These recognitions reflect a sustained commitment to supporting ... physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive. Sutter’s affiliated medical groups include Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic. Together, these organizations form a physician-led, patient-centered system of care focused on excellence and the future of healthcare.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Sutter Health More Jobs from This Employer Return to Search Results