Physician Assistant Jobs in California

Physician Assistant jobs in California are open across San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Sacramento and other California metros, with employers like Carbon Health, Sutter Health, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles278+
Top employerCarbon Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring98
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Planned Parenthood
Travel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Planned Parenthood
New 48m ago
Travel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Manteca, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$75 - $79/hr
On-Site
Master's
501-1,000

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Alignment Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
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Alignment Healthcare
New 1h ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Alignment Healthcare
Riverside, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$113k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Sound Physicians
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
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Sound Physicians
Added 2d ago
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Sound Physicians
Clovis, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$175k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Sound Physicians
Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant
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Sound Physicians
Added 2d ago
Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant
Sound Physicians
Clovis, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$160k - $165k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Sound Physicians
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
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Sound Physicians
Added 2d ago
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Sound Physicians
Clovis, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$165k - $170k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
31 jobs
Palo Alto
24 jobs
Sacramento
13 jobs
Los Angeles
10 jobs
Fresno
8 jobs
Stockton
8 jobs
Carmichael
7 jobs
Modesto
7 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health36
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health28
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health20
  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    Stanford Medicine Children's Health20
  • University of California, San Francisco
    University of California, San Francisco19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services198
  • Education44
  • Science & Research9
  • Insurance7
  • Law & Legal Services6

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited program
  • Current NCCPA certification (PANCE passage or maintenance of certification)
  • Active state PA license or eligibility for licensure in the hiring state
  • Two or more years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for acute care or hospital roles

Physician Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How many physician assistant jobs are there in California?

There are 278+ physician assistant openings in California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Sacramento. New positions post regularly as employers across California hire.

How much do physician assistants make in California?

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 California cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Sacramento have the most physician assistant openings in California right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire physician assistants in California?

Employers hiring physician assistants in California include Carbon Health, Sutter Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in California?

Yes. About 4% of physician assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in California metros.

How do I apply for physician assistant jobs in California?

You can apply to physician assistant jobs in California directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred California location, then apply to each one that fits.

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