Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in California
Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across large health systems, orthopedic surgery centers, and sports medicine practices, with openings at every level from new graduate through senior clinical roles. The heaviest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and UCSF Health maintain ongoing orthopedic programs. The most in-demand specialties in California are joint reconstruction, sports medicine, and spine surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is looking for a board-certified Orthopedic Physician Assistant in Modesto, CA.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $165,000
- Twelve orthopedic surgeons and seven physician assistants in the section
- Will primarily support orthopedic joint surgeon
- Supportive/collaborative APC/physician team environment valuing top of licensure practice
- Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate
- Surgical/outpatient/inpatient
- MA support
- Onsite lab, X-ray, and advanced imaging
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
Qualifications
Board certification
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Standard Benefits
- Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 525+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
Area Details
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is looking for a board-certified Orthopedic Physician Assistant in Modesto, CA.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $165,000
- Twelve orthopedic surgeons and seven physician assistants in the section
- Will primarily support orthopedic joint surgeon
- Supportive/collaborative APC/physician team environment valuing top of licensure practice
- Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate
- Surgical/outpatient/inpatient
- MA support
- Onsite lab, X-ray, and advanced imaging
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
Qualifications
Board certification
Join Us and Enjoy
Standard Benefits
- Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 525+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
Area Details
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Orthopedic Physician Assistant Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health3
- Sutter Health3
- Dignity Health1
- Sharp HealthCare1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physician assistant jobs across California.
- Active California Physician Assistant license issued by the Physician Assistant Board of California
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA certification required or eligible
- Graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program recognized for California licensure
- Minimum one to two years of orthopedic or surgical PA clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency in first assist surgical procedures, casting, and musculoskeletal injections
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required by most California hospital systems and surgery centers
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a orthopedic physician assistant in California?
To work as an orthopedic physician assistant in California, you must hold an active license issued by the Physician Assistant Board of California, which requires completing an accredited master's-level PA program and passing the NCCPA PANCE examination. After licensure, California PAs must practice under a physician supervision agreement filed with their employer. Gaining clinical rotations or residency experience in orthopedic or surgical settings during your PA program strengthens your path into the specialty.
How much do orthopedic physician assistants make in California?
Orthopedic physician assistants in California earn a median of about $165,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,380 for the lowest 10% to over $225,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthopedic physician assistants in California?
Employers hiring orthopedic physician assistants in California right now include CommonSpirit Health, Sutter Health, and Dignity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and independent orthopedic surgery groups creates consistent demand across the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most orthopedic physician assistant jobs?
The cities with the most orthopedic physician assistant openings in California are Arroyo Grande, Modesto, and Merced. Los Angeles and San Diego drive volume through their large hospital networks and high-traffic sports medicine programs, while the Bay Area's concentration of academic medical centers and well-funded orthopedic practices sustains steady hiring in markets that might otherwise seem smaller than their listing numbers suggest.
Are there remote orthopedic physician assistant jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Orthopedic physician assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient examination, surgical assist, and procedural care that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of orthopedic physician assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve utilization review, prior authorization support, or telemedicine triage rather than direct orthopedic clinical care.
How can I get hired as a orthopedic physician assistant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a new-graduate orthopedic or surgical PA residency, with programs available through institutions such as Cedars-Sinai and Kaiser Permanente in California that are designed for PAs who have not yet practiced independently in the specialty. Lateral entry from emergency medicine, urgent care, or primary care PA roles is also common, particularly at orthopedic urgent care centers and sports medicine clinics. Completing orthopedic rotations during your PA program and obtaining Basic X-Ray Supervisor and Operator certification from the California Department of Public Health strengthens a new-graduate application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty interest and apply directly to each one.
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