Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in CA
- ID: 210492
- Updated October 2nd, 2025
- Job ID 210492
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 91 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts on Dec 1, 2025, and offers a mix of same day and next day appointments, walk-ins, and rapid care shifts with 8-hour schedules covering both urgent care and emergency department settings. Candidates must have recent ER and urgent care experience and hold a current California license.Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
- LOA: 91 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Urgent Care: 11:00-19:30; Rapid Care (in the ED): 14:00-22:00; all shifts are 8 hours
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide medical care for same day and next day appointments in urgent care and rapid care settings
- Assess and treat patients presenting with a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions
- Manage walk-in patients with varying acuity levels
- Perform examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the facility
- Document patient encounters using Epic EMR
- Ensure high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care for all patients
Additional Information
- Must have recent experience in both emergency room and urgent care settings
- Active California Physician Assistant license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Familiarity with Epic EMR preferred
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided