Physician Assistant (2218)

• Citywide
• H00208 San Francisco Department of Public Health
• 3.9 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $217,750
• $338,312 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Qualifications Advanced practice provider

Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description Recruitment:

REF61082L

Published:

September 29, 2026 Contact Diane Zhou

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Public Health Job class: 2218-Physician Assistant Salary range: $217,750.00

• $338,312.

00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?

Hours:

Full-time Exam type:

Continuous Rule:

Rule of the List List type:

Entrance About:

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.

Application Opening :

Friday, September 25, 2026

Application Deadline:

Continuous Salary :

$217,750

• $338,312

Annually Appointment Type :

Permanent Civil Service Recruitment ID :

CCT-2218-H00208

Work Arrangement:

Onsite San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City's only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the

City and County of San Francisco:

health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. Role description Assesses and manages the care of patients in a general medical setting or within specialty clinics of the Department of Public Health; takes medical histories; performs physical examinations utilizing diagnostic techniques; evaluates physical signs and symptoms; recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician. Performs routine laboratory and screening procedures such as drawing of venous blood, taking cultures, performing and reading skin tests, EKG tracings and pap smears; interprets results of tests. Performs routine therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, removal of sutures, strapping, casting and splinting sprains, and incision and drainage of superficial skin infections. Educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, family planning, growth and development, aging, and understanding and management of their disease; facilitates referrals of patients to appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources of the community. Administers treatments and medications prescribed by physicians. Maintains appropriate patient records of histories, examinations and treatments administered; presents pertinent data to the physician. The Physician Assistant may perform other duties as assigned/requested. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications (Required)

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid Certification as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. License status must be "Renewed & Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov/

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .

Note:

Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Additional information After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. Training and Experience Evaluation (

Weight:

100%) The Training and Experience Evaluation is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of the PA role, scope of practice, medical diagnosis and treatment, and specialty care. Ability to provide patient care, education, and counseling; recognize when physician consultation is needed; and coordinate care with the healthcare team. Ability to communicate effectively, follow written instructions, and maintain accurate records. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of List.

Eligible List/Score Report :

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.