162 healthcare jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 33 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Valley Children's, Military Treatment Facilities under DHA and Department of Defense, with 72 of the 162. 83 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $110,050 to $262,154, with a median of $141,573. The places with the most are San Diego, CA (23); Los Angeles, CA (19); Madera, CA (14). A typical posting has been open 17 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (45%), Workday (29%), Greenhouse (16%), SmartRecruiters (8%).
Open healthcare jobs
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Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Visalia, CA · Posted Oct 16
Staff Psychologist- Primary Care Mental Health Integration
$96,624 to $179,032 a yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Los Angeles, CA · Posted Oct 16
Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
$55,678 to $99,291 a year45% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Eye Care Center Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System perform functions such as technical…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Martinez, CA · Posted Oct 16
Recreation Therapist
$93,358 to $121,371 a year24% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The Recreation Therapist is assigned to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service at the VA Northern California Health Care System.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Palo Alto, CA · Posted Oct 15
Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)
$177,304 to $228,000 a year43% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) position is a unique leadership position within Pharmacy Service that manages programs, not people and is unique to VA…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 15
Psychologist (National Manager)
$107,446 to $139,684 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The duty location for this position is negotiable and will be determined upon selection in accordance with applicable VA policies and return to office (RTO)…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Visalia, CA · Posted Oct 15
Senior Social Worker - Primary Care Mental Health Integration
$100,014 to $130,020 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA · Posted Oct 14
Senior Social Worker - Substance Use Disorder Program
$100,014 to $130,020 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA · Posted Oct 14
Marriage and Family Therapist- Substance Use Disorder Program
$77,307 to $100,504 a year37% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA · Posted Oct 14
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Substance Use Disorder Program
$75,055 to $97,577 a year39% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Loma Linda, CA · Posted Oct 14
Physician - Neurology
$275,000 to $315,000 a year108% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA · Posted Oct 14
Staff Psychologist - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT)
$96,624 to $179,032 a yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Mather AFB, CA · Posted Oct 14
Physician-Radiology-Diagnostic
$313,000 to $400,000 a year152% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Stockton, CA · Posted Oct 14
Physician - Assistant Chief, Southern Tier (Stockton)
$300,000 to $400,000 a year147% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Stockton, CA · Posted Oct 14
Physician - Emergency Medicine
$260,000 to $325,000 a year107% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Palo Alto, CA · Posted Oct 13
Senior Social Worker - Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
$129,222 to $167,993 a year5% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Working independently under Social Work leadership, the incumbent delivers specialized, high-level clinical practice to address complex biological,…
Healthcare jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 23 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 19 |
| Madera, CA | 14 |
| Camp Verde, AZ | 12 |
| Fresno, CA | 12 |
| Aliceville, AL | 7 |
| Monterey, CA | 6 |
| Redding, CA | 6 |
| Travis AFB, CA | 6 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 5 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | 5 |
| Berkeley, CA | 4 |
| Camp Pendleton, CA | 4 |
| Fort Irwin, CA | 4 |
and 60 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring healthcare in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 39 | $150,150 |
| Valley Children's | 20 | $285,000 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense | 13 | $120,003 |
| Mission Healthcare | 12 | |
| Modern Animal | 10 | |
| Cardinal Health | 8 | |
| Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services | 7 | $151,768 |
| Thriveworks | 7 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many healthcare jobs are open in California?
162 on Oct 18, 2026, from 33 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most healthcare jobs?
San Diego, CA (23); Los Angeles, CA (19); Madera, CA (14).
Do healthcare jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $141,573; across the US it is $140,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do healthcare jobs in California pay?
83 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $141,573 and the middle half runs from $110,050 to $262,154. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring healthcare in California?
The employers with the most openings are Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (39), Valley Children's (20), Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense (13). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 17 days, and 22 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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