Physician Jobs in California
Physician jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and outpatient multispecialty groups at every level from residency-trained new attendings through senior staff and department chiefs. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCSF Health maintain large and ongoing physician rosters. Internal medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine consistently show the deepest openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Our Mission-Driven Team: PA/FNP Opportunity at CHCA
Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our growing team in a full-time (5 days/week) position. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to residents at Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Chico area.
At CHCA, we are proud to serve the underserved. Our mission is to provide affordable, compassionate, and quality care that promotes the well-being of every individual in our community. We invite you to be part of that mission.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver care in alignment with California Medical and Nursing Board standards
- Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment plans, and health maintenance
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical documentation
- Collaborate in quality assurance, peer review, and other clinical improvement initiatives
- Provide care in accordance with CHCA policies, contract requirements, and the needs of the facility and its residents
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a full benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- CME allowance and paid educational leave
- Accrued vacation and sick time
- Participation in the Loan Forgiveness Programs (site approved)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PA or FNP program with current licensure in California
- Board certification
- Valid DEA registration
- Current CPR/AED certification
Required Competencies
- Provide direct patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
- Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain accessible follow-up for patient questions and concerns
- Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Join Our Mission-Driven Team: PA/FNP Opportunity at CHCA
Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our growing team in a full-time (5 days/week) position. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to residents at Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Chico area.
At CHCA, we are proud to serve the underserved. Our mission is to provide affordable, compassionate, and quality care that promotes the well-being of every individual in our community. We invite you to be part of that mission.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver care in alignment with California Medical and Nursing Board standards
- Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment plans, and health maintenance
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical documentation
- Collaborate in quality assurance, peer review, and other clinical improvement initiatives
- Provide care in accordance with CHCA policies, contract requirements, and the needs of the facility and its residents
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a full benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- CME allowance and paid educational leave
- Accrued vacation and sick time
- Participation in the Loan Forgiveness Programs (site approved)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PA or FNP program with current licensure in California
- Board certification
- Valid DEA registration
- Current CPR/AED certification
Required Competencies
- Provide direct patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
- Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain accessible follow-up for patient questions and concerns
- Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health51
- TeamHealth11
- Carbon Health8
- Wonderful Center for Health Innovation8
- Vituity7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Education4
- Staffing & Recruiting1
- Technology & Software1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across California.
- Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Current DEA registration and California Controlled Substance Utilization Review certificate
- Familiarity with Epic or other enterprise electronic health record systems preferred
Physician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in California?
To practice as a physician in California you must hold a license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing an approved residency, and passing all three steps of the USMCA or COMLEX. After submitting your application to the Medical Board, you must also obtain a California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System registration before prescribing controlled medications.
Which companies hire physicians in California?
Employers hiring physicians in California right now include Sutter Health, TeamHealth, and Carbon Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and density of academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and federally qualified community health centers mean that physician hiring is active across a wide range of specialties and practice settings throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most physician jobs?
Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco account for the most physician openings in California, driven by the concentration of major academic health systems, large integrated networks, and high patient population density in those metros. Smaller cities in the list often appear because a flagship regional medical center or a major employer's satellite campus anchors physician hiring in that area.
Are there remote physician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 16% of physician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The physician positions most likely to carry remote or hybrid components are telehealth primary care, utilization management, and medical director roles that focus on chart review and care coordination rather than direct patient examination.
How can I get hired as a physician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a newly licensed physician is applying to a residency-to-staff pipeline at a large California health system, where Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the UC Health network regularly onboard new attendings directly from their own affiliated training programs. Applicants without prior attending experience should target hospitalist and urgent care roles, which large California groups such as TeamHealth and Sound Physicians staff heavily and structure for new graduates. Board eligibility, a clean Medical Board of California license, and a strong residency reference are the credentials that open these doors fastest.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, multispecialty groups, and community health centers. Find roles that fit your specialty and practice preferences and apply directly from each listing.
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