Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in California

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment. Working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, this role involves evaluating and treating patients presenting with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, managing illnesses such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, performing focused assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing comprehensive follow-up care and patient education.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Manage conditions such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, URI, influenza, COVID/viral illness, and persistent cough
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Order and interpret chest X-rays, labs, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications, including inhalers, antibiotics, steroids, and nebulizer treatments when clinically appropriate
• Identify patients requiring a higher level of care or ED transfer
• Provide follow-up care and patient education for chronic respiratory disease
• Participate in care coordination and referrals to outside specialists when needed
• Support the clinic’s community health and culturally competent care initiatives within the Hoopa Valley population

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patient Volume: 18 - 22 patients per day
• LOA: 80 Days
• Staffing Mix: 2 Physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners, 0 Physician Assistants, 0 Other Staff

Benefits

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