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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Aug 4, 2025. This role involves providing care in a mobile clinic with a daily schedule from Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, primarily serving Spanish-speaking patients, although language support is available.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A Multi-Specialty Clinic in California is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Pediatrics for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting 08/11/2025. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing comprehensive pediatric care. This role involves managing common childhood illnesses, conducting well-child exams,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 20-day assignment starting on September 1, 2025, with a work schedule of Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in California through Barton Associates. This 58-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible 8-hour shifts), with days off for the 4th of July and Labor Day....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a correctional facility in California. This 48-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, with a potential for extension. The schedule includes working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California. This role, starting on Aug 4, 2025, involves a commitment of 80 days, primarily focusing on surgical assists for orthopedic procedures such as hips and knees. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with an emphasis on surgical days and one clinic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Women and Adolescent Health for a 2-week locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Jul 21, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all women's health cases at this facility, providing essential...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Aug 4, 2025. The role involves day shifts from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, focusing mostly on scheduled visits with some walk-ins for acute symptoms. This opportunity is ideal for candidates experienced in pediatric care within CHC/FQHC...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a qualified Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 55-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Aug 18, 2025, and features a Monday-Friday schedule with an hour lunch break, operating within standard clinic hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The selected candidate will be expected to manage a variety of cases, utilizing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role, set to begin on Aug 4, 2025, involves a Monday-Friday schedule, operating within standard hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will engage in a dynamic rural health environment, managing three or more complaints per visit,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
In California, the average PA salary is $153,960 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in California must have a written practice agreement with at least one supervising physician. It should outline the policies, procedures, and a level of supervision required. In general, PAs in California have moderate practice authority. Moderate authority refers to the fact that state law requires additional administrative burdens. This impacts the practice environment and limits the PA.
In California, physician assistants (PAs) must engage in continuing education (CE) to maintain their license and stay up-to-date with medical knowledge. The California Physician Assistant Board sets the CE requirement, which is currently 50 CE hours per two-year renewal cycle. Completing CE ensures PAs remain proficient in their clinical skills, promotes lifelong learning, and upholds patient safety. By fulfilling the CE requirement, PAs demonstrate their commitment to professional growth and contribute to the overall quality of healthcare services provided in California.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.