Top Healthcare Employers Hiring PAs in California
Our recruiter network includes direct relationships with California's leading health systems.
- Kaiser Permanente
- Sutter Health
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Stanford Health Care
- UCSF Health
In-Demand PA Specialties in California
We place physician assistants across all major specialties in California.
Family PracticeSurgeryEmergency MedicineOncologyCardiology
Major Markets in California
We recruit in every major city and rural community across California.
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSan DiegoSacramentoSan Jose
How We Place PAs in California
A streamlined, three-step process designed around your career goals.
Free Consultation
Discuss your goals, specialty preferences, and target compensation with a dedicated PA recruiter who knows the California market.
Matched to Employers
We present your profile to top employers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and across California — including positions not publicly advertised.
Placed & Onboarded
We negotiate your offer, support credentialing, and remain your advocate through your first year in the role.
PA Recruiting FAQ — California
California is the largest healthcare market in the nation with some of the highest PA compensation packages nationwide.
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How do I find physician assistant jobs in California?Partner with PhysicianAssistantRecruiters.com — a dedicated PA recruiting firm with direct employer relationships across California. We identify opportunities in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and rural communities, including positions not publicly posted. Contact Blake Moser at 346-515-5160 or blake@medicalrecruiting.com.
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What is the average physician assistant salary in California?The average physician assistant salary in California ranges from $140,000 – $175,000 depending on specialty, experience, and practice setting. Family Practice and Surgery PAs typically earn at the higher end of this range. Rural placements may include signing bonuses and loan repayment.
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Which PA specialties are most in demand in California?The most in-demand PA specialties in California currently include Family Practice, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology. Leading employers such as Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health actively recruit experienced PAs across these specialties. Browse current PA job openings to see live positions.
Ready to Find Your Next PA Role in California?
Connect with Blake Moser, our lead PA recruiter. No cost to candidates. Confidential. We work on your timeline.
For employers hiring PAs in California, visit MedicalRecruiting.com — our employer-facing recruiting hub. For subspecialty PA placement, see AdvancedPracticeRecruiters.com.