Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens)

Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient (Clinic & Rounding)

Position Type: Contract / Locum Tenens (1.0 FTE)

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated and Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage. This position addresses a temporary backlog of patients. The ideal candidate will manage inpatient rounding and clinic coverage for orthopedic patients, specifically focusing on total joint cases.

Please note: This position is strictly clinical and does not include operating room (OR) coverage or call responsibilities.

Schedule & Coverage Dates

• Start Date: ASAP (pending credentialing)
• Duration: Initial 3-month contract, with a strong expectation to extend up to 6 months
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday
• Shift Hours:
  • Rounding or Rounding + Clinic: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Clinic Only: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Holiday Requirement: Must work the week of Thanksgiving

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a daily census of 14–18 patients during inpatient rounding.
• See 19–21 patients per day during scheduled clinic blocks.
• Provide high-quality care to postoperative orthopedic patients.
• Utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for all documentation.
• Coordinate closely with the orthopedic surgery team to ensure seamless patient transitions.

Contract Details

• Call Schedule: No call requirements
• Credentialing Timeline: Estimated 60 days from application submission

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted California State Physician Assistant license
• Certification: Board Certified (NCCPA)
• Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Vaccination: Preferred (waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis)