Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client in California is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 70-day assignment starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves independently managing a high volume of high acuity urgent care cases, including comprehensive patient evaluations and various procedural skills. The schedule features weekend-focused shifts, with options for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, or Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday rotations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Independently manage a wide range of urgent care cases in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-acuity environment.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Efficiently manage urgent care cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Perform laceration repair and suturing.
• Conduct ingrown toenail removal.
• Execute fracture evaluation and management.
• Perform incision and drainage (I&D) procedures.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP), or Urgent Care.
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred).
• Requirements: Significant hands-on clinical experience with several years in an emergency room or high-acuity urgent care setting.
• On-site diagnostic services available: STAT laboratory testing, X-ray, CT scan, and Ultrasound.

Benefits

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