Physician Assistant (Primary Care) - San Francisco, CA

Physician Assistant (Primary Care) - San Francisco, CA

Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Permanent job
Work Setting: On-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary Range

$145,000 – $155,000 annually (DOE)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in an outpatient primary care setting. This role includes direct patient care, continuity and acute care services, co-management of patients with the healthcare team, and clinical leadership support for Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs).

More than 50% of time will be spent seeing patients. The remaining time will be dedicated to Epic In Basket support and mentoring new APPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management

• Serve as a primary provider for patients within scope of practice

• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary care teams

• Provide Epic In Basket coverage support, including:

  • Reviewing diagnostic test results

  • Responding to patient messages

  • Processing medication refill requests

• Mentor and support new and incoming APPs

• Offer clinical guidance to APPs on patient care questions

• Apply evidence-based medicine and adhere to clinical practice guidelines

• Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure accurate documentation and improve care workflows

• Participate in clinical initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and care delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active California Physician Assistant license

• 5+ years of clinical experience, including 2+ years in Primary Care

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities

• Prior experience mentoring or precepting APPs preferred

Core Competencies & Values

• Strong commitment to patient-centered care

• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with change

• High standards for quality, accuracy, and accountability

• Compassionate and collaborative team player

• Values transparency, trust, and teamwork

Physical & Work Environment

• Office-based clinical setting

• Sedentary work for most of the day with periods of clinical activity

• Combination of patient-facing care and EHR-based administrative work