Physician Assistant

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Flex Spending - Health Care & Depedent

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Sick and Vacation Time

RRH Earn-To-Learn Program

Job summary

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, CA, seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver primary care under the Medical Director. You will follow established standards, coordinate with nursing staff, and provide patient-focused health care in a hospital clinic setting.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, CA PA certification, and DEA number coursework; one year of family practice experience is preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• CA Medical Board PA certification.
• Completed coursework to apply for a DEA number.
• At least one year of PA experience in a family practice setting preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Service Excellence skills with patients, families, coworkers, and community.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary health care of specific patients under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Follow established standards, procedures, and practices.
• Provide specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff.

Skills

Family practice experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

DEA number coursework

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

CA Medical Board PA certification

Job description

Physician Assistant

Job Summary

• Occupation: Physician Assistant

• Specialty: Primary Care

• Salary: $71.80-$107.70 per hour

• Working Hours: 40 hours/week

• Shifts: Day, shifts vary

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic/Private Practice

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

We're looking for a Physician Assistant who is excited to provide primary health care to patients under the direction of the Medical Director. In this role, you'll follow established standards, procedures, and practices while providing specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff. We value collaboration, clear communication, and thoughtful patient care, and we're excited to welcome a teammate who brings these strengths to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume primary health care of specific patients under the direction of the Medical Director

• Follow established standards, procedures, and practices

• Provide specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver effective, patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the California Medical Board

• Completed coursework to apply for a DEA number

• At least one year of Physician Assistant experience in a family practice setting preferred

• Knowledge of rural clinics, billing, and office setup preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending - Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

• RRH "Earn-To-Learn" Program

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities - allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.