Physician assistant pay in this area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, all employed PAs
This job's stated pay, $141,000 – $162,000 a year, is within the middle half for the area.
Posted pay on PA Career Hub · California PA jobs: median $161,000 (431 postings) · Family Medicine: median $138,000 (390 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- NCCPA certification (PA-C) Granted by NCCPA when you pass the PANCE. You keep it by logging 100 CME credits every two years and passing a recertification exam every ten. Staying certified
- California PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Physician Assistant Board of California
- DEA registration Federal registration to prescribe controlled substances. The DEA grants it only once you meet the state's requirements; California has no separate state controlled-substance registration. Prescribing
- 2+ years of experience
California is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a California license.
Full Job Description
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Healthy Living Primary Care, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care. You will join an integrated healthcare team dedicated to preventative medicine, holistic patient care, and leveraging advanced technology to enhance both physical and mental well-being for our patients in Folsom or Fair Oaks. This is an exciting opportunity for an APRN or PA-C to make a significant impact within a highly-rated primary care network known for exceptional patient satisfaction and physician autonomy, located in the Greater Sacramento Area.
Every day you will provide primary and preventative care to a diverse patient panel, including adults and pediatric patients. Your responsibilities will include managing stable chronic medical conditions, conducting Medicare annual wellness exams, and performing various procedures. You will also conduct lab and imaging follow-up appointments, with ample time allocated for each patient encounter (30 minutes), ensuring quality of care over volume. Healthy Living Primary Care emphasizes a collaborative environment where you can thrive, supported by tenured staff and access to state-of-the-art facilities offering behavioral health, weight management, and chronic/remote patient management services.
To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for family medicine and a holistic approach to patient care. You should possess strong clinical skills in managing common primary care conditions and be adept at leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes. A commitment to work-life balance, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to contribute to a highly-regarded healthcare team are essential. Experience with both adult and pediatric populations, as well as a focus on preventative strategies, will be highly valued in this outpatient primary care setting.
We are offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation/sick leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans (including a pension), malpractice coverage, and CME allowances, all provided by Healthy Living Primary Care. Enjoy a full-time employment opportunity with no nights, weekends, or call, ensuring an excellent work-life balance. You will benefit from a modern, high-tech practice environment, collegial staff, and proximity to award-winning hospitals and specialists, all while empowering patients on their journey to optimal health and wellness.
Required
Job Requirements
* Completion of accredited training program(s)
* Active California NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
* Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
* Board certified
* 2-5 years prior APP experience in family medicine
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
* Willingness to learn and grow
Preferred
* Ability to speak Spanish and/or Russian
* Prior APP experience seeing pediatric patients
Where You’ll Work
Healthy Living Primary Care has practice locations in Folsom and Fair Oaks, California (part of the Greater Sacramento Area).
Pay Range
$141,000 – $162,000 /year