Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Columbia Healthcare; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance of $4,000

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Healthcare in La Quinta, California is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for outpatient primary care. This role offers a competitive hourly wage between $70 and $75, with opportunities for new graduates to receive mentorship and collaborate with experienced physicians.

You will have the chance to develop long-term relationships with patients in a supportive work environment. The clinic operates Monday to Friday, focusing on quality care in a beautiful resort city with a vibrant lifestyle.

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome.
• Experience in outpatient primary care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care in a primary care clinic.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage patient care.
• Build long-term relationships with patients.

Skills

Patient relationship building

Outpatient care

Collaboration with physicians

Education

Graduate degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Physician Assistant | Full-Time, Permanent | La Quinta, California

About the Position

• Full-time Physician Assistant in outpatient primary care
• Primary Care Outpatient Clinic
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• New grads welcome, with real physician collaboration and mentorship
• Time to build long-term relationships with your patients (we run on NextGen)

Compensation & Benefits

• $70–$75 per hour, based on experience
• $4,000 annual CME allowance
• Medical insurance (employee covered; family available at cost)
• Vision and dental available at cost
• 401(k)
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 9 paid holidays

About La Quinta, California

A resort city in the Coachella Valley, about 20 minutes from Palm Springs, set against the Santa Rosa Mountains with warm, sunny winters and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Known for championship golf (PGA West, La Quinta Resort), miles of hiking and biking trails, and a walkable Old Town with year-round dining and events. You get a Southern California lifestyle at a cost well below San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County, with short commutes and quick access to Palm Desert and Indian Wells.