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Surgical Jobs in California

If you’re a Surgical Physical Assistant looking for permanent job opportunities in California, AMN Healthcare often has positions available that span various locations and facility types. These positions offer stability and professional growth across California, whether you’re interested in working in major metropolitan areas or more rural settings. As Surgical continues to be a critical subspecialty in Physician Assistants, the demand for experienced specialists is high in California, providing plenty of options for those seeking long-term roles.

Experience Levels and Career Growth in Surgical

In California, Surgical jobs offered by AMN Healthcare cater to professionals at different stages of their careers. Whether you are advancing into hospital administration or focusing on direct patient care, California offers a range of job levels to match your career aspirations.

Competitive Salaries for Surgical Physical Assistants in California

For Surgical Physical Assistants, compensation is competitive across California. Recent job placements in California have shown pay rates between $150k and $165k per year, depending on factors like experience level and facility type. Historically, annual pay for Surgical jobs averages around $158k, offering financial rewards alongside career advancement opportunities.

Facility Types for Surgical Jobs in CA

The types of facilities that have employed Surgical Physical Assistants in California include Short Term Acute Care Hospital (2 jobs). This range of healthcare settings ensures that physicians can select environments that best match their professional preferences and clinical focus.

Key Considerations for Surgical Physical Assistants Seeking Permanent Jobs in CA

When considering a permanent Surgical position in California, it’s essential to weigh factors such as experience level, salary, and work environment. California offers a wide variety of opportunities across hospitals, academic institutions, and specialized care centers. The flexibility in start dates and diverse facility types make it an attractive location for Surgical Physical Assistants seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance. Whether you’re looking to advance into leadership roles or focus on clinical practice, California provides ample opportunities for career growth and stability in this vital Physician Assistants subspecialty.

Statistics for Permanent Surgical Physical Assistant Jobs in California

Based on historical data for past placements of Surgical Physical Assistant jobs in California, we can offer the insights healthcare providers need to steer their career. Below are the salary ranges for Permanent Surgical Physical Assistants over the last 3 months, alongside additional useful statistics about healthcare facilities hiring in the Surgical specialty.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surgical Jobs in California

What is the historical salary range for Surgical jobs in California?

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Permanent Surgical doctors in California has ranged from $150k to $165k annually for permanent positions.

What is the average salary for a Permanent Surgical Physical Assistant?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Surgical jobs in California is $158k a year for permanent jobs.

Which types of facilities hire the most Surgical Physical Assistants in California?

Historically, Surgical jobs for Permanent physicians in California have been placed at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities.

California Facilities with Surgical Physical Assistant Jobs

Healthcare settings in California have the most current jobs for Surgical physicians facilities.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Magnet 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a children’s hospital at 4650 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, near the Los Feliz and Silver Lake neighborhoods and magnet-designated since 2022. Clinical departments include neonatal, pediatric critical care/intensivist, surgical, pediatrics and cardiology, and the facility reports physician and advanced practice clinicians among its core professions.
4650 W. SUNSET BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Departments
Surgical, Pediatrics, Critical Care-Intensivist, Pedi, Cardiology, and Neonatal
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center
Magnet 2026
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9333 Imperial Hwy in Downey, CA. Magnet-designated since 2026, the hospital includes departments such as Urgent Care, Neonatal Intensive Care (Level III-IV), PICU, PCU, surgical services and pediatrics. Nursing, physician, and advanced practice clinicians staff the facility to provide acute medical, surgical and critical care across those units.
9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Departments
Urgent Care, Pedi, PCU, PICU, Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, and Surgical
Shifts: 12 D, 12 N, and 13 N
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9961 Sierra Ave in Fontana, CA, near Declez and South Fontana. Clinical departments include Dermatology, OB/GYN, Surgical services, Oncology, Mammography, Pediatrics, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Care is provided by allied health professionals, physicians, and advanced practice clinicians. As a short-term acute care hospital, the facility delivers episodic inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care supported by those clinical teams.
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Departments
Oncology, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Surgical, and Pedi
Shifts: 8 E
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, CA, near the Tierrasanta and Serra Mesa neighborhoods; clinical departments include Dialysis, Skilled Nursing, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical, and MS. The facility’s clinical staff categories include allied health, advanced practice, nursing, and physicians. As a short-term acute care hospital with those departments and professions, it provides inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services supported by nursing, advanced practice clinicians, physicians, and allied health teams.
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Departments
Skilled Nursing, ICU, Telemetry, Dialysis, Surgical, and MS
Shifts: 8 D, 9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 D
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Mercy Medical Center Redding is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2175 Rosaline Ave Clairmont Hgts in Redding, CA, near Shady Acres Trailer Park and Reddingwood Mobile Home Park. Clinical departments include Trauma, Surgical care with CVOR and Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine/Neonatology, and Hospitalist services, and the facility’s clinical staff includes advanced practice providers and physicians.
2175 ROSALINE AVE CLAIRMONT HGTS, REDDING, CA 96001
Departments
Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine / Neonatology, Surgical, CVOR, Hospitalist, and Trauma
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Magnet 2026
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 450 East Romie Lane in Salinas, CA, near the Alisal neighborhood, Magnet-designated since 2026. Clinical departments cover a broad mix of acute and specialty services including surgical services and perioperative care (OR, PACU, CVOR), critical and emergency care (ICU, telemetry, ER), women’s and pediatric services (Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, Postpartum, Pedi), cardiology and vascular procedures (Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology), oncology and outpatient clinics, and facility support functions such as case management, clinical education, infection control, occupational health, mammography, and endoscopy. The medical workforce includes nursing, advanced practice clinicians, allied health professionals, and physicians; a facility of this type typically provides inpatient acute care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and maternal-newborn care.
450 East Romie Lane, SALINAS, CA 93901
Departments
OB/GYN, PACU, Pedi, Labor & Delivery, Family, Obstetrics, Dermatology, Oncology, Mammography, Endoscopy, Postpartum, Occupational Health, CVOR, OR, Outpatient Clinic, ICU, Outpatient Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Surgical, Cath Lab, Clinical Education Specialist, ER, MS, Telemetry, Case Manager, and Infection Control
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 18 wks
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2700 Dolbeer Street in Eureka, CA. Departments include Laborist, Pain Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Hospitalist, and ER, and the facility reports clinical staff categories of Advanced Practice and Physician. As a short-term acute care hospital staffed by physicians and advanced practice clinicians, it delivers acute inpatient, surgical and emergency services across the specialties listed.
2700 DOLBEER STREET, EUREKA, CA 95501
Departments
Pain Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical, Oncology, Hospitalist, ER, Orthopedic, and Laborist
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