Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in California

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California. The schedule involves four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role requires comprehensive family medicine outpatient clinic work in a rural setting, with a mandatory emphasis on wound care experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive general family medicine in a rural outpatient clinic setting
• Manage a wide scope of cases including colds, coughs, flu, wellness checks, injuries, and preventive care
• Address chronic and acute cases, demonstrating comfort with the full scope of family practice
• Perform wound care, primarily for diabetic and venous stasis ulcers, utilizing hydrocolloid and hydrogel dressings and Unna boots
• Conduct frequent blood draws
• Care for patients of all ages
• Prescribe birth control, including IUD insertions and removals; Nexplanon certification is a plus
• Discuss philosophy on Addiction Medicine with the client
• Manage minor orthopedic cases

Additional Information

• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Facility Type: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per Day: 14-16
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: 6 Physicians, 1 PA, 1 RN per Provider, some MAs available
• Required Experience: Wound care experience is non-negotiable
• Required Skill: Must be comfortable seeing all ages
• Required Skill: Experience prescribing birth control, including IUD insertions/removals
• Client Interest: Provider's philosophy on Addiction Medicine

Benefits

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