Physician Assistant
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physician assistant jobs in California post a median of $97.89 an hour, the middle half $90.88–$105.31, across 64 jobs that state their pay. Physician assistants employed in California earn a median of $79.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Physician assistants in California: pay by town and employer
About the job
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? Our thriving medical practice is seeking an enthusiastic PA to join our collaborative team. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient-centered care. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
Overall Responsibility
Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Physician Assistant Job Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills and Attributes
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Thoroughness
Clinical Skills
Medical Teamwork
Physiological Knowledge
Bedside Manner
Infection Control
Administering Medication
Pain Management
Self-Development
Excellent communication skills
Good organizational skills
Proficient computer skills
Strong sense of customer/patient service
Experience with patient care coordination
Follow dress code and professional appearance
Strong leadership
Education and/or Experience
Physician Assistant License; and twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current unrestricted Physician Assistant license
Current CPR Certification
Current TB
Current DEA
Active Board NCCPA Certification
Flu Vaccination
NPI Self-Query
Immunization Records or Titers (MMR, Varicella, TDAP, Hep B)
DD214 (if applicable)
Drivers License
From Ventura Orthopaedic Medical Group's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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