Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment starting Aug 10, 2026, in California. The client needs an experienced provider to work a flexible schedule, covering weekends and some weekdays, with shifts of 10 or 12 hours. This role involves independently managing a high volume of high-acuity urgent care cases, performing patient evaluations, efficient case management, and accurate documentation, including essential procedures like laceration repair and fracture management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Independently manage a wide range of high-volume, high-acuity urgent care cases.
• Perform patient evaluations and efficient case management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Execute required procedural skills including laceration repair and suturing.
• Perform ingrown toenail removal.
• Conduct fracture evaluation and management.
• Perform incision and drainage (I&D).

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP), Urgent Care
• EMR System: Epic
• Requires significant hands-on clinical experience, with several years in an emergency room or high-acuity urgent care setting. Experience limited to training programs, school-based exposure, or prior nursing roles will not be sufficient for this position.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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