Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Nov 2, 2026. The schedule involves weekend coverage with 10 or 12-hour shifts, focusing on high-volume, high-acuity urgent care cases. This role requires independent management of diverse urgent care needs, including patient evaluations, efficient case management, and precise documentation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Independently manage a wide range of urgent care cases in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-acuity practice.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and provide effective management of urgent care cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Execute essential procedural skills including laceration repair and suturing.
• Perform ingrown toenail removal procedures.
• Conduct fracture evaluation and management.
• Perform incision and drainage (I&D) procedures.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP), Urgent Care.
• EMR: Epic.
• This is a high-volume, high-acuity urgent care practice.
• Candidates must possess significant hands-on clinical experience, with several years in an emergency room or high-acuity urgent care setting.
• Experience limited to training programs, school-based exposure, or prior nursing roles will not be sufficient for this position.
• On-site diagnostic services available include STAT laboratory testing, X-ray, CT scan, and Ultrasound.
• The work schedule typically involves Saturday/Sunday/Monday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday, with 10-hour or 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

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