How much does a Physician Assistant make in California? The average Physician Assistant salary in California is $132,654 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122,120 and $146,354. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a Physician Assistant?

A Physician Assistant or physician associate (PA) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the (indirect) supervision of a physician, depending on state laws (equivalent to a nurse practitioner). Physicians do not need to be on-site with PAs and collaboration or supervision often occurs via electronic means when consults are necessary. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting. In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine at their level. PAs in the U.S. are trained with the â€...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $126,761 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $128,565 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $133,135 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $126,520 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $123,273 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $131,211 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $127,122 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $119,785 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $146,725 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $146,364 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health - New York , NY
Responsibilities We are seeking a full time Physician Assistant to work in our Medicine Department - PA's will be in charge of patient consultations coming from the ER. * Attend to patients in the ...
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Jackson and Coker is seeking a Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens job in Clinton, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Discipline
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The PREOP Center - Legent Hospital, Carrollton - Carrollton , TX
Are you a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner who is both compassionate and firm? Do you have a working knowledge of opioids in a pain management environment, or do you have experience in a ...
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HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS - Ridgewood , NY
Physician Assistant Ridgewood, NY (Queens) $125,000 -$185,000 per year We are looking for a motivated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our practice full-time in multiple clinic locations ...
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services - New York , NY
Each of the facilities in the jail system has unique patient population and environmental characteristics; each psychiatric Physician's Assistant will be matched with the population that most closely ...
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Physician Assistant * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our ...
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