Enloe Health·Chico, California
The Physician Assistant provides and coordinates direct patient care and serves as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. They deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare services as delegated by a physician.
$71.36 - $96.33
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
The Physician Assistant (PA), under the direction of the Medical Director and the onsite Supervising Physician provides and coordinates direct patient care and may act as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. The PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare service, as delegated by a physician. The PA will report to the Director and Program Development for all employee/employer issues regarding departmental and organizational operations. The PA consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Health and serves as a role model to other employees.
• Graduate of a PA educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) on Education for Physician Assistants (or its predecessor agency) OR current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Must have the confidence and experience to work independently with diverse patient populations and experience in accessing specialty referrals and community resources. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits: Information
Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits [http://www.enloe.org/benefits] to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org [recruiter@enloe.org] to receive a full summary of benefits.
Candidates must be a graduate of an ARC-accredited PA program or NCCPA certified with a current California PA license. Desired qualifications include clinical experience in general, colorectal, or trauma surgery and bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
