Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Family Practice
Eureka, CA
- Eligibility
- NPAdvanced Practice
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median is $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $89/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $70/hr, across 2944 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Providence Medical Group is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team in Eureka, California. This is a team-oriented practice highly dedicated towards its mission to care for the poor and vulnerable where you will be primarily providing care for a rural population. This position offers an excellent weekday schedule and a plethora of benefits that will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance in this beautiful Northern California coastline community.
At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.
**The Value of Working with Us**
- Outpatient care only
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- 0.8 FTE
- Monday to Friday schedule, including admin time
- 2-5 years of experience is preferred
- Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Compensation is between $170,612 and $217,790 per year (Salary is based on Full-time)
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
Working in Northern California
Providence Medical Group provides high quality care for surrounding communities. Our regional group has nearly 500 physicians/APCs and a tradition of excellence that extends from routine care to leading-edge surgical procedures. The Sonoma market has 40+ clinic locations. Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, has served the community for 70+ years and is accompanied by hospitals in Healdsburg and Petaluma that provide compassionate care to all.
Living in Northern California
Humboldt County, located on the North Coast of California, surrounds the city of Eureka and offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. The area features stunning landscapes, including redwood forests and a rugged coastline, along with ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and surfing. The county is known for Cal-Poly Humboldt University, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene — especially in Eureka. The region’s agricultural heritage has encouraged a culture of sustainable living.
Working for Providence
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Sourced from Providence’s careers page.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience is preferred
Benefits
- retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
- voluntary benefits
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Place
- City
- Eureka, CA
- Median rent
- $1,195/mo
- Local household income
- $57,662/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Eureka sits on California's far northern coast amid redwood forests and Victorian architecture. This small port city offers a slower pace, foggy ocean air, and frontier charm—a world away from Southern California's sprawl. Nurses who crave rugged coastline, tight-knit community living, and outdoor adventure will find Eureka a distinctive, off-the-grid relocation choice.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- How does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?