Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in California

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in California represent one of the most active advanced practice markets in the country, with strong demand across large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, urgent care networks, and specialty clinics at every level from new graduate to experienced practitioner. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health maintain a consistent presence. Family practice, psychiatry, and urgent care are among the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles283+
Top employerSutter Health
Top citySacramento, CA
Cities hiring147
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Koreatown, CA
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New 13h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Koreatown, CA
Planned Parenthood
Koreatown, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Immediate/Urgent Care
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New 15h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Immediate/Urgent Care
Providence
Santa Rosa, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$94.55 - $119.57/hr
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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New 20h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
California Face Institute, APC
Riverside, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in nursing

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float
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New 23h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float
Neighborhood Healthcare
Hemet, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$124k - $191k/yr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Aesthetic Nurse Injector: RN, NP or PA
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Aesthetic Nurse Injector: RN, NP or PA
SkinScience Medical Spa
Pleasant Hill, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$45 - $85/hr
On-Site

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
12 jobs
San Francisco
11 jobs
Riverside
10 jobs
Redding
8 jobs
Santa Rosa
8 jobs
Los Angeles
7 jobs
Modesto
6 jobs
Oakland
6 jobs
Roseville
6 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sutter Health35
  • Carbon Health27
  • Agile Occupational Medicine16
  • Planned Parenthood13
  • Providence11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services37
  • Science & Research1
  • Agriculture & Farming1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs across California.

  • Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license issued by the Medical Board of California or California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Master's degree or doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
  • Current national certification such as NCCPA for physician assistants or ANCC and AANP for nurse practitioners
  • Active DEA registration and California state controlled substance permit for prescribing roles
  • Current BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred for acute care or hospital settings
  • Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner in a clinical setting

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in California?

Nurse practitioners in California must hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and pass a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP before applying for licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing. Physician assistants must complete an accredited PA program and pass the PANCE, then obtain licensure through the Medical Board of California. Both pathways also require a California Furnishing License or DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances in most clinical settings.

Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in California?

Employers hiring nurse practitioner or physician assistants in California right now include Sutter Health, Carbon Health, and Agile Occupational Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's size and dense health system infrastructure mean openings appear continuously across large integrated networks, safety-net clinics, and specialty groups throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs?

Sacramento, San Francisco, and Riverside have the highest concentration of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area drive volume through their large integrated health systems and dense specialty clinic networks, while San Diego's strong military and research hospital presence adds consistent demand and sustains openings even in suburban and community health settings throughout Southern California.

Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Advanced practice roles in nursing and physician assisting are primarily hands-on, requiring direct patient contact, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the market. About 12% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth roles in psychiatry, primary care follow-up, and chronic disease management are the most common remote options in this field.

How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate residency or fellowship programs, which Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and several UC Health facilities in California run specifically for new NPs and PAs entering primary care, urgent care, or hospital medicine. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at California institutions have an advantage when applying to those same systems. Holding an active California license, a completed national certification, and documented preceptorship hours in a specialty like family medicine or emergency care strengthens any new-graduate application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly through each listing without any intermediary step.

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