Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 56-day assignment in California, starting Sep 2, 2026. This role involves working independently of Physician supervision, handling low acuity Emergency Room cases with shifts from 10:45 AM – 9:15 PM. The caseload includes sutures, patients with chest pain, undifferentiated abdominal pain, pelvic exams, occasional vertical 3 patients, lacerations, eye exams with slit lamps, and headaches.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work independently of Physician supervision
• Manage low acuity Emergency Room cases, functioning as a fast track Urgent Care to ER role with higher acuity patients than true Urgent Care
• Perform sutures
• Evaluate and treat patients with chest pain, including 40-year-olds
• Assess undifferentiated abdominal pain
• Conduct pelvic exams
• Manage occasional vertical 3 patients
• Address lacerations
• Perform eye exams using slit lamps
• Treat headaches
• Authorize technicians to perform splints

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine
• EMR: Epic
• Shift hours are 10:45 AM – 9:15 PM

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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