Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)
@ CommonSpirit HealthFamily Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)
About the job
Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican is part of CommonSpirit Health, serving Santa Cruz with a collaborative multi-specialty team, offering flexible outpatient primary care roles with supportive culture in a coastal community.
Requirements
- Board-certified Physician Assistant
- Active California license
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience preferred
- Spanish proficiency a plus
Qualifications
- Physician Assistant certification
- Experience in family medicine
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Motivated and community-focused
Full job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) , you will join the collegial and diverse multi-specialty group at Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican , playing a pivotal role in building healthier communities in Santa Cruz, CA.
You will provide outpatient care, embracing autonomy and flexibility in your work, with no weekends or evenings. You'll practice alongside collaborative and experienced physicians, benefiting from robust mentorship, support, a dedicated MA team for efficient workflow, and an internal pharmacy department handling daily refills. Our Humankindness culture ensures you are valued as an individual, not just a number.
To be successful in this role, you will be an energetic and motivated Family Medicine Physician Assistant with a commitment to serving the community and fostering your professional growth within a supportive environment.
Provide autonomous outpatient primary care for diverse patients within a multi-specialty group setting.
Manage patient inboxes for self and other providers, ensuring timely communication and task completion.
Collaborate with physicians and a dedicated MA team to deliver high-quality, efficient patient care.
Perform comprehensive family medicine/primary care duties, including diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and preventive care.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
Annual salary of $140,000 - $160,000 (DOE) with uncapped productivity bonuses
Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance, and additional productivity
Comprehensive benefits for provider and family
401(k) plan with employer matching, CME allowance,
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Job Requirements
Board-certified Physician Assistant
Active or eligible license in the state of California
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
1+ years of recent relevant experience preferred
Spanish proficiency a plus
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health® , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC
Community Description
Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Monterey Bay, Capitola offers Physician Assistants a rare opportunity to balance a rewarding clinical career with a world-class coastal lifestyle. As a practitioner here, you will join a collaborative healthcare community serving a diverse and engaged patient base in a setting that prioritizes clinical innovation and genuine work-life harmony. Beyond the clinic, you can trade your lab coat for a surfboard or a stroll through the iconic, colorful Capitola Village, enjoying a Mediterranean climate just minutes from the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains. This is more than a job-it is an invitation to thrive in California's oldest and most charming seaside resort town.
Pay Range
$140,000 - $160,000 /year