Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 223052B
  • Updated September 20th, 2026

  • Job ID 223052B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment in California, starting Oct 6, 2026. Our client requires coverage for outpatient family medicine and primary care, with shifts from 8am to 6pm. The selected candidate will evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions while also providing essential preventive care services.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide outpatient family medicine and primary care
  • Evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Handle same-day/sick visits mixed with scheduled primary care
  • Perform preventive care, annual exams, and health screenings
  • Conduct medication management and prescription refills
  • Order and interpret labs and basic diagnostic testing
  • Coordinate referrals and specialty care
  • Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, HTN, COPD/asthma, and obesity
  • Collaborate with behavioral health, dental, and other integrated services
  • Care for a likely all-ages patient population


Additional Information

  • Board Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
  • EMR: Nextgen
  • Setting: Outpatient
  • Common cases include URI/flu/COVID, UTIs, rashes, minor infections, headaches, abdominal complaints, musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes, hypertension, asthma/COPD, depression/anxiety and preventive care.
  • Likely basic procedures include wound evaluation/care, simple laceration management, basic splinting, injections/immunizations, Pap/women's health screening, point-of-care testing and potentially minor office procedures depending on privileges.


Benefits

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

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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