Physician Assistant - Primary Care for Underserved Communities

Sterling St James LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

EAP

FSAs

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in the Greater Sacramento area is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive primary care services within a community health center setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to serve underserved populations, perform exams, manage conditions, order tests, and develop treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Active California Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA board certification.
• Current DEA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred, especially in community health.
• Commitment to serving underserved communities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics.
• Prescribe medications and interventions within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with Medical Director.
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Provide preventive care, health education, and counseling.
• Maintain accurate documentation per standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Active California PA license

NCCPA board certification

DEA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Sterling St James Inc. in the Greater Sacramento area is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive primary care services within a community health center setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to serve underserved populations, perform exams, manage conditions, order tests, and develop treatment plans.