Question 1

How much do plastic surgeons make in California?

Accepted Answer

Too few open plastic surgeon jobs in California post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $63.46/hr ($131,990 a year) for surgeons, all other in California (May 2025), against $199.04 nationally, 34th highest of 34 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for surgeons.

Question 2

Where in California are the most plastic surgeon jobs?

Accepted Answer

Sacramento (2), Santa Rosa (2), Bakersfield (1), Fremont (1) and Fresno (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Question 3

Who is hiring plastic surgeons in California?

Accepted Answer

By open jobs on this board: Concentra (3), Cosmetic Physician Partners (2) and Skilled Wound Care (1). In all, 3 employers have plastic surgeon jobs open in California.

Question 4

Are plastic surgeons in demand in California?

Accepted Answer

6 plastic surgeon jobs are open in California today at 3 employers on this board. Across the US, BLS projects employment of surgeons, all other to grow 4.0% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for surgeons.

Question 5

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California are hiring immediately?

Accepted Answer

3 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: 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...); Primary Care Physician- Long Beach, CA at MemorialCare (MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) has an immediate opening for a full-time Primary care physician (IM...); AP/CP Pathologist - Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA at Yosemite Pathology Medical Group (...AP/CP Pathologists to support our growing practice, with immediate openings in Bakersfield and...).

Question 6

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 7

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California want bilingual staff?

Accepted Answer

44 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

47 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 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

2 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: 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 10

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 11

Which physician and surgeon jobs in California offer relocation assistance?

Accepted Answer

341 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 12

What do you need to work as a plastic surgeon in California?

Accepted Answer

Medical school, then an integrated plastic surgery residency of six years. 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 plastic surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery; 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 13

How current are these jobs?

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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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