Full-Time Positions in California (65)
View All Jobs →Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Mission Valencia) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Inner Sunset) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HIV Medicine (Castro) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Hayes Valley) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Duboce Triangle) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Cow Hollow) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Clay St) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Castro) - Sign-On Bonus Available
San Francisco, CA
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
Emeryville, CA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
Menlo Park, CA
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health29
- One Medical23
- Ascend Healthcare4
- Headlight2
- Salma Health2
- Talkiatry1
- Included Health1
- Moodhealth1
Full-Time Tips
- •Negotiate beyond salary — CME budget, PTO, and signing bonus matter
- •Evaluate benefits packages including retirement match and insurance
- •Ask about caseload expectations and documentation time
- •Clarify on-call requirements and compensation
- •Ensure the employer supports your professional growth
Why Full-Time?
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401K match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
Why Choose Full-Time
Full-Time Careers in California
Permanent full-time NP positions
Benefits Package
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401K match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Career Stability
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Professional Development
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
State Insights
California at a Glance
Full-time NP positions in California typically bundle employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and 3–4 weeks of PTO into a $130K–$190K base. Total-comp comparisons against contract or per-diem rates should net out the benefits self-funded employers don't have to cover. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's high cost of living relative to the national average (index 167) directly shapes NP compensation expectations. Top metros in California are not currently federally designated health professional shortage areas, but regional demand for NPs and reimbursement structure shape compensation. The 65 active postings reflect strong demand for NPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.