Physician Assistant in San Diego, California at Institutes of Health

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
Location: San Diego, California

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

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