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Posted May 22, 2026

Physician Assistant | Northern California Coast | Up to $224K Total Compensation Potential

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Description Physician Assistant | Northern California Coast | Up to $224K Total Compensation Potential Full Time | Outpatient Primary Care | Mission-Driven Community Health Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 272-230-3157 LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Physician Assistant in Arcata, California. POSITION OVERVIEW • Outpatient, panel-based Physician Assistant role serving patients with complex medical and preventative care needs • Opportunity to practice mission-driven medicine within a collaborative coastal Northern California healthcare organization • Integrated care environment with strong interdisciplinary support allowing providers to focus on patient-centered care delivery • Access to behavioral health, chiropractic care, specialty consult services, and telehealth resources • Structured onboarding and mentorship program designed to support provider success and long-term retention COMPENSATION • Base Salary: $148,627.20 – $168,553.60 • $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for meeting 9-patient clinic target • Up to $44,000 annual production bonus potential • Partnership-eligible providers: • $25,000 sign-on bonus • Structured retention bonus program • Alternative sign-on and retention structure available for non-partnership track providers • $10,000 relocation reimbursement • Additional $10,000 relocation assistance available for qualifying parent or in-law relocation support SCHEDULE • Full-time outpatient schedule • Five 8-hour clinic shifts weekly CLINICAL SUPPORT MODEL • 2 Medical Assistants assigned per provider • 0.7 RN support per provider • Integrated behavioral health services • Chiropractic and specialty consult resources • Telehealth support services BENEFITS • 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time • $5,000 annual professional expense credit for licensing, DEA, CE, and equipment • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • Benefits effective first of the month following start date • Laptop and cell phone provided • Spanish language differential pay available • NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000 depending on program participation and service commitment Requirements • Active California Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain REQUIRED • Board Certified Physician Assistant REQUIRED • Outpatient primary care experience preferred • Three or more years of outpatient experience preferred • Comfortable managing complex primary care patients within collaborative outpatient environment REQUIRED • Passion for rural health and underserved patient populations strongly preferred • Team-oriented and mission-driven mindset REQUIRED • Spanish language skills are a plus and eligible for differential pay Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job