Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client in California seeks an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions, managing acute cases and walk-ins, coordinating referrals, and delivering culturally sensitive care within an 8a to 5p, 8-hour daily schedule. The Physician Assistant will be integral in documenting care and supporting after-hours urgent care needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage acute care cases and walk-ins.
• Coordinate referrals and specialty care, including telehealth.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care for the Native community.
• Educate patients on lifestyle, prevention, and self-management.
• Document care accurately in the EHR.
• Support after-hours urgent care needs.
• Work with lab, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure follow-up.
• Participate in quality improvement and PCMH standards.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical exams.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Execute urgent care procedures including suturing, stapling, and laceration repair.
• Perform incision and drainage of abscesses.
• Provide wound care, including debridement and dressing changes.
• Administer IV placement and medication.
• Perform and interpret EKG.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and lab review.
• Implement basic splinting, joint immobilization, and minor fracture stabilization.
• Manage infections, including IV and oral antibiotics.
• Provide respiratory treatments, including nebulizers.
• Manage pain and reconcile medications.
• Perform minor dermatologic procedures and lesion evaluation.
• Provide patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up coordination.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic

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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