Senior Physician Assistant - Urgent Care and Emergency

Senior Physician Assistant - Urgent Care and Emergency

Location: Sacramento, CA area (worksite in Roseville and Folsom, CA)

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, various schedules including days, evenings, and weekends

Pay/Compensation: $175,200 – $264,800 per year

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is hiring Senior Physician Assistants for its urgent care and emergency services. These clinicians evaluate and treat a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries as part of a physician-led team. The organization offers strong compensation, several schedule options, and the resources of a large integrated health system.

The ideal candidate is a confident, procedurally skilled physician assistant who thrives in a fast-paced urgent care or emergency setting. You make sound clinical decisions, communicate warmly with patients, and work well within a collaborative physician-led team. You are comfortable managing a high patient volume while keeping quality and safety at the center of every visit. You value continuous learning and bring a steady presence to the care team during the busiest shifts.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Perform procedures such as laceration repair, splinting, and incision and drainage
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications within scope of practice
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists for escalation and admissions
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care
• Document visits accurately and promptly in the electronic health record

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Active California Physician Assistant license, or eligibility before start
• Current DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or acute care
• Flexibility to work rotating schedules including weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of emergency department experience
• PALS certification
• Experience with procedural skills in a high-volume setting
• Epic electronic health record experience
• Experience within a large integrated health system

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $175,200 – $264,800 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Four openings with various schedule options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the employer
• Physician-led team with strong clinical support
• Continuing medical education support

Screening Questions

1. How many years have you practiced as a PA in urgent care or emergency medicine?
2. Do you hold, or are you eligible for, a California Physician Assistant license?
3. Which procedures are you comfortable performing independently?

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