Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 220136B
  • Updated June 30th, 2026

  • Job ID 220136B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting FQHC
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 76-day assignment starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves 10am to 7pm shifts, focusing on comprehensive patient care including assessing and managing acute and chronic conditions, conducting health maintenance screenings, and educating patients on health promotion. You will also provide follow-up care and coordinate patient flow, with a commitment to serving LGBT, unhoused, and low-income populations.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assess and manage acute and chronic conditions and participate in disease registry.
  • Screen all patients for health maintenance needs, including immunizations, cancer screening, and behavioral health screening.
  • Educate patients in health promotion, prevention, and birth control as appropriate.
  • Provide preliminary telephone consultation to patients when requested.
  • Contact patients for follow-up care in case of life-threatening illness.
  • Coordinate efficient flow of patients through the system of care.
  • Actively monitor and appropriately direct referrals placed for patient care.
  • Perform STI/HIV screening for 40% of cases.
  • Obtain and review patient histories, develop patient care plans, and ensure completeness and accuracy of health records.
  • Order and interpret laboratory, radiology, and other test results in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively assist patients through all facets of accessing care.
  • Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).


Additional Information

  • Experience with eClinicalWorks and Welligent EMR systems.
  • Comfort and experience working with LGBT, unhoused, and low-income patient populations.


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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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