Physician assistant pay in California
Statewide, all employed PAs
This posting does not state its pay.
Posted pay on PA Career Hub · California PA jobs: median $162,000 (438 postings) · Cardiology: median $151,000 (111 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- California PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Physician Assistant Board of California
- DEA registration Federal registration to prescribe controlled substances. The DEA grants it only once you meet the state's requirements; California has no separate state controlled-substance registration. Prescribing
- BLS, ACLS certification Short emergency-care courses: BLS (basic life support); ACLS (advanced cardiac life support).
California is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a California license.
Full Job Description
Requirements Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Pay Rate: $101.85 – $110.25 This facility is seeking a Cardiology 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 8:00 am-5:00 pm • Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient, clinic and hospital settings • Type of cases and required procedures: General cardiology cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings • Credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic • Certifications required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) • Licensure required: Active state license and Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA) required, Board Certified (BC) Facility Location The largest West Coast city on the Pacific north of San Francisco, Eureka is a beautiful city located on the picturesque Humboldt Bay. Marvel at redwoods in one of the city’s many preserves, such as Six Rivers National Forest. Eureka’s architecture is also of note, with hundreds of Victorian homes, including the nationally regarded Carter Mansion. Sequoia Park Zoo offers a wealth of exhibits and attractions. With a wide range of outdoor options, striking and rich coastal scenery, and an array of shopping and entertainment possibilities, Eureka is Northern California living at its finest. Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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