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Dr. Linda Smith

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Encinitas, CA The Permanente Medical Group
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
37 years at The Permanente Medical Group
Gender
Female
Connections
18
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 24,152 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Linda Smith is one of them.
  • 1,655 Physician Assistants are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 437 contacts at The Permanente Medical Group are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician Assistant compensation in CA: $130,000 – $195,000 (median $153,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physician Assistants in CA: Kaiser Permanente (116), Stanford Health Care (35), Vituity (27).
  • 82% of Physician Assistants in CA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
MPAS
2003
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
BS
1981
UC Berkeley
BA
1977
Skills
Board Certified Pediatrics Clinical Research Family Medicine Medicine Urgent Care Emr Emergency Medicine Clinical Otolaryngology Healthcare Management Surgery Healthcare Vertigo Internal Medicine Acls Public Health Hospitals Medical Education
About The Permanente Medical Group
Industry
Healthcare Services
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
<$1M
Website
permanente.org
Office Location
Encinitas, CA
Professional Overview

Dr. Linda Smith is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with The Permanente Medical Group, based in Encinitas, CA. As a physician assistant, Dr. Smith contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Encinitas, CA. They have been with The Permanente Medical Group for 37 years. Dr. Smith holds academic credentials, including MPAS and BS, from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Core competencies include Board Certified, Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Family Medicine, Medicine. The Permanente Medical Group operates in the Healthcare Services sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Encinitas, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Linda Smith located?
Dr. Linda Smith is based in Encinitas, CA. They are currently affiliated with The Permanente Medical Group.
What is Dr. Linda Smith's specialty?
Dr. Linda Smith specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Where does Dr. Linda Smith currently work?
Dr. Linda Smith currently works at The Permanente Medical Group. They have been there for 37 years.
What is Dr. Linda Smith's educational background?
Dr. Linda Smith attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine and University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
How do I contact Dr. Linda Smith for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Physician Assistant?
Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Physician Assistant in CA?
Physician Assistants in CA typically earn $130,000 to $195,000 annually, with a median of $153,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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