Question 1

How much do physiatrists make in California?

Accepted Answer

Too few open physiatrist jobs in California post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $135.38/hr ($281,590 a year) for physicians, all other in California (May 2025), against $127.85 nationally, 26th highest of 51 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Question 2

Where in California are the most physiatrist jobs?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles (4), Fontana (2), Bakersfield (1), Downey (1) and Gilroy (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Question 3

Who is hiring physiatrists in California?

Accepted Answer

By open jobs on this board: Southern California Permanente Medical Group (14), Concentra (2) and Weatherby Healthcare (1). In all, 3 employers have physiatrist jobs open in California.

Question 4

Are physiatrists in demand in California?

Accepted Answer

17 physiatrist jobs are open in California today at 3 employers on this board, about 0.7 for every 1,000 physiatrists employed there (BLS counts 25,530, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of physicians, all other to grow 3.4% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Question 5

Which employers pay physiatrists the most in California?

Accepted Answer

Ranked by the hourly rates each one posts for the physiatrist jobs open here, an employer with few rates weighed toward the others' so one high posting never outranks many: Weatherby Healthcare (most often $190–$205 an hour, a median of $197.50 across 1 posted rate) and Southern California Permanente Medical Group (most often $129.23–$132.69 an hour, a median of $130.96 across 7 posted rates). Posted pay is the base range, before shift differentials and bonuses.

Question 6

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California are hiring immediately?

Accepted Answer

4 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Locum Tenens Physician - Family Medicine - San Mateo, CA at Cross Country Healthcare (...days, 8 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026. Work Dates Needed: ASAP start - 3 to 6 months...); Physician, Primary Care - Westminster, CA at MemorialCare (MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) has an immediate opening for an experienced full-time Primary Care...); Primary Care Physician- Dana Point, CA at MemorialCare (MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) has an immediate opening for a full-time Primary Care physician at our...). Every such job in California.

Question 7

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California offer daily pay?

Accepted Answer

7 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Physician (MD/DO) - PRN at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Physician (MD/DO) - Weekends Sat & Sun - Adult Only Primary Care at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...). Every such job in California.

Question 8

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California want bilingual staff?

Accepted Answer

35 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education at ABA Therapy Partners (Bilingual: Spanish. ...and Speech-Language Pathology Specialist Credential. Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) or...); Neurologist at AltaMed Health Services (Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin. ...systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred....); Site Medical Director at AltaMed Health Services (Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese. ...for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage....). Every such job in California.

Question 9

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California offer a sign-on bonus?

Accepted Answer

40 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Medical Director at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (up to $3,500 sign-on bonus); Physician Medical Director-Laguna Hills CA at Concentra ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician Urgent Care Medical Director at Concentra (up to $100,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in California.

Question 10

Which hospitals hiring physician and surgeon jobs in California are Magnet hospitals?

Accepted Answer

3 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: General/Acute Care Surgeon at Hoag Medical Group (Magnet. ...only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital...); OB/GYN Hospitalist at Pediatrix Medical Group (Magnet. ...premier destination for maternity care Why Rose Medical Center? Magnet® recognition, reflecting...); Physician - Neuroanesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus! - John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek at Vituity (Magnet. ...trauma, vascular, endo, and IR. John Muir Health’s Hospitals are Magnet-designated. The...).

Question 11

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California are union jobs?

Accepted Answer

2 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician, Adult Medicine at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (Represented by SEIU. ...hour ($234,561.60 – $297,148.80 annually), plus a a signing bonus! This position is...); Physician, Family Medicine at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (Represented by SEIU. ...hour ($234,561.60 – $297,148.80 annually), plus a a signing bonus! This position is...).

Question 12

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California offer relocation assistance?

Accepted Answer

313 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Medical Director at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (...401(k) or 457(b) retirement plan; and malpractice and tail coverage Relocation reimbursement of up to...); Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Monterey, CA at American Vision Partners (...Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match. Commencement & relocation assistance available....); Cornea Surgeon - Monterey, CA at American Vision Partners (...Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match. Commencement & relocation assistance available....). Every such job in California.

Question 13

What do you need to work as a physiatrist in California?

Accepted Answer

Medical school (MD or DO), then a residency in the specialty. Medical licensing exam: USMLE (State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME; mD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state), Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (State medical board; exam by NBOME; dO graduates pass it for a state medical license), DEA registration (US Drug Enforcement Administration; needed to prescribe controlled substances), Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation (American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility) and Osteopathic board certification (for DOs) (American Osteopathic Association; the DO route to board certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from California's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Question 14

How current are these jobs?

Accepted Answer

CareJobs.Now reads each employer's own job board every night; a job stays listed while the employer keeps it posted. Each job opens its own page with the employer's full posting and the pay it states. Its Apply goes to the employer's application wherever a job network that works with us carries the same job; elsewhere it offers similar open jobs and recruiters who place that work.

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