Physician Assistant

Institutes of Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Job summary

The Institutes of Health in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for outpatient care. You will evaluate, treat, and manage patients with complex medical and neurological conditions in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Requirements include 1–3 years of outpatient PA experience, active CA PA license and DEA registration. The role offers a base salary of $140k–$150k per year plus a monthly census-based bonus, a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of outpatient or complex-care PA experience.
• Active California Physician Assistant license.
• DEA registration.
• Ability to practice independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with workers' compensation, chronic pain, TBI, rehabilitation, or trauma care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Diagnose and manage complex medical and injury-related conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication management when clinically appropriate.
• Perform clinical risk assessments and make independent clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with neurology, PM&R, psychology, pain management, and rehabilitation providers.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Support functional recovery and long‑term patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Independent practice

Neurology experience

Rehabilitation experience

Pain management

Team-based care

Education

Active California PA license

DEA registration

Job description

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Job description

Physician Assistant | Outpatient | 1+ Years Experience | San Diego, CA

Compensation

$140,000–$150,000 per year + monthly census-based bonus

Compensation includes a predictable base salary with additional earning potential based on clinic demand.

Confidential Opportunity

A well-established healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join its outpatient clinical team in San Diego.

This is a confidential search. The organization provides multidisciplinary care to patients with complex medical, neurological, behavioral health, and injury-related conditions.

This position is not intended for new graduates or providers who require extensive structured training.

The Role

The Physician Assistant will provide outpatient evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with conditions that may include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Mood and anxiety disorders
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chronic pain and functional impairment
• Trauma-related conditions
• Complex and co-occurring conditions

The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with physicians and other clinical specialists as part of an interdisciplinary, biopsychosocial model of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and follow-up visits
• Diagnose and manage complex medical and injury-related conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management when clinically appropriate
• Perform clinical risk assessments and make independent clinical decisions
• Collaborate with neurology, PM&R, psychology, pain management, and rehabilitation providers
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Support functional recovery and long‑term patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Physician Assistant who:

• Has strong outpatient clinical experience
• Is comfortable managing medically complex patients
• Has experience with neurology, PM&R, rehabilitation, pain management, or injury-related populations
• Has Workers' Compensation Experience Preferred, But Not Required
• Is comfortable practicing with a high degree of clinical autonomy
• Enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team
• Values a biopsychosocial approach to patient care
• Is focused on patient outcomes and functional recovery
• Prefers an outpatient practice environment rather than a high-volume setting

Qualifications

Minimum 1–3 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an outpatient or complex-care setting

Active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license

DEA registration

Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills

Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

Experience with workers' compensation, chronic pain, TBI, rehabilitation, or trauma-related care preferred

Training will be provided on organization‑specific clinical protocols and treatment approaches for chronic pain, PTSD, and brain injury populations.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• No weekends
• No inpatient call

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus monthly census-based bonus
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

Outpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California PA license (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Confidential Search: The name of the organization will be disclosed to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.