Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in California
Looking for physician assistant jobs in California? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in California? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in California here.
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client, a multi-specialty clinic, is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early October. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling physicals, women's health, prenatal care, blood draws, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Cross California off your bucket list with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of internal medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (9a - 9p). The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, injuries, ear infections, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 4p shifts. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, immunizations, and other pediatrics cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Find out more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in emergency medicine to begin coverage in mid September. Hours include 8a - 6p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling admissions, diabetes, IVs, blood transfusions, and other emergency medicine cases. This facility uses Epic. Reach out to us or apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late October. Hours include 7:30a - 6p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, med management, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts. The selected locum will mainly be handling physicals and general family medicine cases. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. Reach out to us or apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in gynecological urology to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling GI symptoms, hernias, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and other GYN/URO cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Urology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Travel to California for your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (9a - 9p). The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, injuries, ear infections, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Family Practice
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, hypertension, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Find out more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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California Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are locum tenens physician assistant jobs?
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.
How much does a physician assistant make in California?
In California, the average PA salary is $153,960 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in California?
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.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in California?
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.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
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.