Physician Assistant

Golden State Orthopedics and Spine·Los Gatos, California

$120,000 - $135,000/yrUnknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 13 days ago

Practice for this role

Physician Assistant · $120,000 - $135,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+30% vs. median posted salary for physicians roles in Los Gatos, California ($92,000)

12 similar openings in the Los Gatos area · median $88,290

$56,580 · p10p90 · $325,000

this role: $120,000median $92,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted physicians roles in Los Gatos, California salarys. This role sits in the 58th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 30% above the Los Gatos, California median for physicians roles.

The Physician Assistant will perform direct and indirect general orthopedic care under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities include conducting admission evaluations, performing physical exams, and assisting with office-based procedures.

About the Role

The Allied Health Professional may perform delegated functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice” under the direction and supervision of the physician What You'll Do Performing direct and indirect general orthopedic care Performing admission evaluation of new patients, obtains medical history Performing physical exams and reporting into patient’s medical record Assisting in performing office-based procedures What We're Looking For

Qualifications

Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Physician Assistant Board of California Current DEA license BLS certification

What We Offer

Collaborative and friendly work environment Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance 401k and Profit-Sharing Program Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time Employee Discount Programs Internal Mobility

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Physician Assistant Board of California. A current DEA license and BLS certification are also required for this role.

professional certificate
Medical record documentation
Clinical supervision
Physical exams
Medical history taking
Orthopedic care
Office-based procedures
Patient admission evaluation

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Sick Time
401k
Floating Holidays
Employee Discount Programs
Profit-Sharing Program
Regular Holidays
PPO Medical insurance

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/yr
Location: Los Gatos, California
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

California physician assistant market context

California continues to show steady demand for physician assistants in multi-specialty physician practice settings, where teams often need clinicians who can adapt across patient types and workflows. Competition is strongest for candidates who can demonstrate broad clinical flexibility, strong collaboration, and readiness to work in a fast-paced practice environment. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the practice’s specialty mix and daily responsibilities before applying.