Rural Physician Assistant | Northern California Mountains | $212K+ Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Primary Care | Community Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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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 Willow Creek, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Mission-driven outpatient Physician Assistant opportunity serving a rural Northern California community
• Panel-based primary care role focused on managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Integrated care environment with strong RN, MA, behavioral health, and specialty support
• Opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while living surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forest land
• High-impact provider role within collaborative outpatient care model

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
• Base salary up to $168,553 annually
• Additional annual production bonus potential up to $44,000
• Access bonus paid biweekly for patient panel target achievement
• Partnership-track sign-on and retention bonus structure available
• Federal loan repayment eligibility up to $300,000
• Strong onboarding and mentorship support for long-term success
• Outdoor-focused rural lifestyle with exceptional work-life balance opportunity

SCHEDULE
• Full-time outpatient schedule
• 5x8 shift structure
• Outpatient-only primary care environment
• No inpatient responsibilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Annual base salary: $148,627.20 – $168,553.60
• $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for panel target achievement
• Up to $44,000 annual production bonus potential
• Partnership eligible sign-on and retention structure available
• Alternative non-partnership compensation structure available
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for qualifying family relocation
• 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $5,000 annual professional expense credit for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
• NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000–$300,000

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide outpatient primary care services to diverse patient populations
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions within collaborative care environment
• Partner closely with integrated care teams including MAs, RN support, behavioral health, and specialty resources
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives
• Deliver compassionate, mission-driven healthcare to underserved rural populations

ENVIRONMENT
• Integrated outpatient community health organization
• Strong mentorship and provider onboarding support
• Team-based care model with extensive support services
• Rural Northern California mountain and river community setting
• Outdoor-focused lifestyle with hiking, rafting, fishing, and forest recreation nearby

ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING
Heartline Staffing partners with leading healthcare organizations nationwide to connect mission-driven providers with meaningful opportunities focused on patient care excellence, work-life balance, and long-term professional growth.

• Active California Physician Assistant license REQUIRED or ability to obtain
• DEA registration REQUIRED or ability to obtain
• Outpatient primary care experience strongly preferred
• Three or more years of outpatient experience preferred
• Commitment to rural and underserved community healthcare REQUIRED
• Strong collaboration and communication skills REQUIRED
• Comfortable managing patient panels independently within team-based environment REQUIRED
• Mission-driven mindset and compassionate care approach REQUIRED
• Spanish-speaking candidates encouraged to apply

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers 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.