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Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Jobs in California

Explore Locums Physician Assistant Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Physician Assistant Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 5 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Physician Assistant Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs in California range from $141k per year to $224k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 48 Physician Assistant jobs in was $188k per year. As of Aug 02, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $176k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Physician Assistant Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $188k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Physician Assistant position in the past year reached $295k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Physician Assistant field.

Flexible Start Dates in California to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Aug 02, 2026, we offer temp Physician Assistant jobs in California with various starting dates, including Aug 16, 2026 (5 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Physician Assistant

Temporary jobs in California for Physician Assistant Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (19 jobs), Clinic (9 jobs), Children’s Hospital (2 jobs), and Hospital (1 job) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Physician Assistant Job in California

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around California, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: California locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Physician Assistant jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 locum tenens Physician Assistant positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Physician Assistant positions available in California.
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Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • August 16, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday; If rounding or rounding and clinic – 7:30am-4:00pm. If Clinic only 8:30am-5:00pm.
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient.
  • Type of cases: Orthopedic cases including total joints.
  • Credentialing timeframe: 45-60 days.
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC (Health Connect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC).
  • Certifications required: Board Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certifications are required.
  • Licensure: Must have an active California State license.
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Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • August 16, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday; If rounding or rounding and clinic – 7:30am-4:00pm. If Clinic only 8:30am-5:00pm.
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient.
  • Type of cases: Orthopedic cases including total joints.
  • Credentialing timeframe: 45-60 days.
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC (Health Connect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC).
  • Certifications required: Board Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certifications are required.
  • Licensure: Must have an active California State license.
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Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • August 16, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:Schedule: 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.mPractice Setting: Level Two Trauma CenterTypes of Cases: Adult trauma and critical care patients; trauma service management, admissions, discharges, and patient monitoringRequired Procedures: Central venous catheter insertion, arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion and removal, cervical spine clearance, fracture and dislocation reductions, laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound debridement, burn management, drain removal, and suture removalLicensure Required: Active California Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license; California Furnishing Number for Nurse Practitioners; California Controlled Substance Education Course for Physician Assistants; Drug Enforcement Administration registrationCredentialing Timeframe: *Estimated Credentialing Time Frame: Within 15-30 days of receipt of FULLY completed application*Certifications Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or American Nurses Credentialing Center certification
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Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • August 16, 2026
$82 to $89
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am-5:00 PM Clinic – if in the OR start time is 7am-6pm but will be an 8 hour shift in those hours, totaling 40 hours weekly.
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic and Operating Room.
  • Types of Cases: Support Clinic with Pre/Post operative appointments and Operating Room 1st assist with Gynecologic Oncology. Open Surgery, and Laparoscopy. 
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days.
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Health Connect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC.
  • Certifications Required: Active Board Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), and Basic Life Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) are required. 1st Assist Certified is required for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Licensure Required: Active California state License is required.
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Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)
  • August 16, 2026
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 830am-5pm. One 1/2 day on Saturday per month.
  • Job Setting: Outpatient clinic. 
  • Types of Cases: Primary Care outpatient clinic, provider will be assisting with the Cold/Flu, standard family medicine cases for all ages. Will be both scheduled appointments and same day appointments.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days. 
  • Must have an active California state license
  • Must be Certified
  • Spanish Speaking Required
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Statistics on Physician Assistant Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Physician Assistant locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs in California

How many locums Physician Assistant jobs are currently available in California?

As of Aug 02, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 5 exclusive travel Physician Assistant job opportunities waiting for you in California.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs in California range from $137k to $295k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Physician Assistant locums positions in California?

As of Aug 02, 2026, the average annual salary based on 53 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California is $186k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for travel Physician Assistant positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California was $188k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $295k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these California Physician Assistant jobs?

Yes, as of Aug 02, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs in California with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Aug 16, 2026 (5 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California?

Our locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (19 jobs), Clinic (9 jobs), Children’s Hospital (2 jobs), and Hospital (1 job).

What locums Physician Assistant jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in California with pay ranging from $160k to $224k per year as of Aug 02, 2026.

Are there locums Physician Assistant jobs available at Clinic facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Clinic facilities in California with pay ranging from $207k to $224k per year as of Aug 02, 2026.

Places in or Nearby California Where Locums Physician Assistant Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like Mercy Medical Center Redding, Good Samaritan Hospital and Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center all have departments that hire for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Redding (zip code 96001), San Jose (zip code 95124) and Fontana.

Other nearby states to California that offer Physician Assistant Advanced Practices jobs are Nevada (213.5 miles, Zip Codes 89512, 89502, 89102), Colorado (783.1 miles, Zip Codes 80938, 80003, 80909) and Montana (845 miles, Zip Codes 59047). These are near to zip codes: 89512 (213.5 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Locums Physician Assistant Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Physician Assistant professionals.

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 D
Departments
Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, Skilled Nursing Physical Therapy, Skilled RN, Surgical, and Telemetry RN
Address
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Tierrasanta (92124), Serra Mesa (92123), Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Linda Vista (92111)
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Physician Assistant, CVOR, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician, Neonatology, Neonatology, Neurologic Hospital Medicine, Neurology Physician, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Surgical, and Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery)
Address
2175 ROSALINE AVE CLAIRMONT HGTS
Redding, CA 96001
Nearby Neighborhoods
Shady Acres Trailer Park (96001), Reddingwood Mobile Home Park (96001), Riverside Mobile Park (96001), Marina Travel Park (96001), Country Club Mobile Estates (96002)
Kaiser Permanente – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, and 9 D
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, CVOR, Operating Room Surgical Technician, Optometry, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Psych/Mental Health, Adult, and Psychology Physician
Address
4867 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka
Departments
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care NP, Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner, Interventional Cardiology Physician, Laborist, Neurosurgery, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic, Pain Anesthesiology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Surgical, and Surgical Nurse Practitioner
Address
2700 DOLBEER STREET
Eureka, CA 95501
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center
Shifts
8 E
Departments
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Mammography, MRI Radiologic Technology, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Optometry, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Surgical, and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Address
9961 Sierra Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
Nearby Neighborhoods
Declez (92337), South Fontana (92337), Declezville (92337), Southridge Village (92337), Walnut Ridge (92336)
Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Irvine Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room Physician Assistant, ER, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, OB/GYN Radiologic Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Skilled RN
Address
6640 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Irvine (92650), The Meadows (92604), Como (92604), Kathryn (92620), Frances (92620)
Kaiser Permanente – San Leandro Medical Center
Departments
Internal Medicine Physician, Orthopedic, Psychology Physician, and Surgical
Address
2500 Merced St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Good Samaritan Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Surgical, and Telemetry RN
Address
2425 Samaritan Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cambrian Park (95124), Robertsville (95158), Fruitdale (95128), Alamitos (95158), Willow Glen (95155)
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Departments
Emergency Room Physician Assistant, ER, Glaucoma Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine Physician, Otology & Neurotology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Radiology
Address
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pollock (95823), Fruitridge Manor (95824), Cordova (95822), Polk (95820), Ramona (95819)
Garfield Specialty Center
Shifts
8 D, 9 D, and 10 D
Departments
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology PA, Gastroenterology Physician Assistant, Primary Care PA, Primary Care Physician Assistant, Skilled LPN/LVN, Skilled Nursing Physical Therapy, and Skilled RN
Address
5893 Copley Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Clairemont (92117), University City (92122), Clairemont (92111), Elvira (92037), Serra Mesa (92123)

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