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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves seeing approximately three patients per hour, managing walk-ins, and timely charting, with a schedule of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care for cases ranging...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Aug 17, 2026. This inpatient-focused role involves 8-hour shifts plus call, supporting a high-volume, high-acuity adult CT surgery service across OR, ICU, stepdown, and telemetry floors, with no clinic responsibilities. The ideal candidate...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in CA is actively seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential care for pediatric patients, conducting physicals, and managing sick visits, all within a daily schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. No procedures are required, allowing for a focused approach...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves managing a daily patient load of 15-20 individuals, providing care for a range of cases including physicals, health assessments, and common ailments, with daily shifts from 9:00am to 5:00pm. A critical aspect...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 4-day assignment in California, starting Jul 11, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts, providing primary care concierge services, including family medicine, occupational medicine, managing labs, and acute care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide full scope primary care concierge servicesManage...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a focused 21-day locum tenens assignment, commencing on Aug 31, 2026. This vital role centers on providing comprehensive primary care services across two Skilled Nursing Facility locations, managing a diverse patient population and ensuring continuity of...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Jul 20, 2026. Our client requires coverage for primary care in skilled nursing facilities across two locations, with standard shifts of 8a-5p or 9a-6p. The successful candidate will manage a diverse patient caseload, including general...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Jul 27, 2026. This role involves managing PC FQHC basics and rural health aspects, handling high patient volumes with typical 8a-5p shifts, and providing comprehensive primary care to all ages, including a significant Spanish-speaking patient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves covering a primary care clinic, with shifts from 8a-5p or 9a-6p, providing essential care for various patient needs.Responsibilities and DutiesCover primary care clinic responsibilitiesManage sick visitsAdminister immunizationsTreat...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves managing general pediatrics cases, including check-in visits, colds, flu, covid, rashes, and allergies, with a consistent Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide care for general pediatrics...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.
