(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Primary Care - 141842

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Primary Care team at the Eastlake clinic, with an 80% clinical and 20% administrative split. You will handle new patient intake and in-basket support for primary care physicians, delivering same-day care for common conditions and supporting wellness exams.

The role involves adherence to standardized practice guidelines, with opportunities to participate in population health initiatives and care plan

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• California PA license is required.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months of hire.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a licensed PA in primary care or internal medicine.
• Ability to conduct history and physical exams and formulate care plans.
• Ability to manage own patient load.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests, examinations, and clinic procedures; infection control and charting.

Responsibilities

• Perform new patient intake and in-basket support for Primary Care Physicians.
• Provide same-day care for common conditions (URIs, sore throats, UTIs, minor injuries).
• Support primary care services via annual wellness exams, post-hospital follow-ups, and population health initiatives.
• Follow standardized advanced practice guidelines for care plans and actions.
• May work at Eastlake Primary Care Clinic and other locations as needed.

Skills

ARC-PA PA program

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

3+ years primary care

History & physical

Manage patient load

Diagnostics knowledge

Independent thinking

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

3+ years in primary care/internal medicine

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

This position will be 80% Clinical and 20% Administrative. Primary duties will be new patient intake and in-basket support for Primary Care Physicians. The Physician Assistant (PA) will serve as an integral member of the UCSD Primary Care team, improving access for patients with both acute and chronic needs. In addition to providing same-day care for common conditions such as upper respiratory symptoms, sore throats, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and minor injuries, the PA will also support primary care services through annual wellness exams, post-hospital follow-ups, and participation in population health initiatives as needed.

The PA will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow-through with the care plan. Assess and provide clinical actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

This position will provide patient care coverage for our Primary Care Clinic based in Eastlake. May work in other Primary Care locations as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in primary care or internal medicine.

• Ability to perform initial history and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Ability to manage own patient load.

• Knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in clinic. Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, how to perform procedure accurately, infection control, and accurate documentation of the medical chart.

• Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ambulatory Primary Care experience.

• Telemedicine or video visit experience.

• Urgent and primary care procedural experience (e.g., suturing, stapling, I&D, EKG, and Basic Radiology interpretation).

• Knowledge and experience of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,652 - $224,815 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $81.73 - $107.67

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).