Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 213258C
- Updated December 24th, 2025
- Job ID 213258C
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 20 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting 01/05/2026. This opportunity involves working at two clinic locations, providing comprehensive primary care services in a fast-paced family practice/urgent care setting. The PA will be responsible for well and sick exams, chronic disease management, common illness treatment, emergency room follow-up care, immunizations, physicals, and various testing services. The work schedule alternates between one clinic (Mondays and Tuesdays, 8am-5pm) and another clinic (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9am-6pm). Proficiency with NextGen EMR is required. This assignment offers the potential for extension.
Job Details:
Location: California
Facility Type: Clinic (Family Practice/Urgent Care)
Start Date: 01/05/2026
LOA: 20 days (with potential for extension)
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
Schedule: Mon-Tue 8am-5pm, Wed-Fri 9am-6pm
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct well and sick exams for patients of all ages
• Manage chronic diseases, including diabetes and asthma
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses
• Provide emergency room follow-up care
• Administer immunizations
• Perform physical examinations
• Conduct pregnancy testing
• Offer STD testing and treatment
• Handle walk-in patients in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize NextGen EMR system for patient documentation
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice in California
• Experience in both family practice and urgent care settings preferred
• Ability to adapt to a high-volume, diverse patient population
• Strong communication and time management skills required
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided