Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Wound Care Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client in California is actively seeking a dedicated Wound Care Physician Assistant for a 10-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule during regular business hours, with opportunities for 1-3 days per week based on experience, focusing on comprehensive wound care including UltraMIST procedures and patient assessments, managing approximately 4 patients daily.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide wound care with a primary focus on experience with misting (UltraMIST)
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments
• Conduct wound staging (pressure injuries stages 1–4, unstageable, deep tissue injuries)
• Take accurate wound measurements (length, width, depth)
• Identify wound etiology
• Maintain photographic documentation for tracking progression
• Perform skin integrity evaluations
• Identify infection, necrosis, or delayed healing
• Manage a patient volume of approximately 4 visits per day
• Be flexible to work on additional patients if staff identifies wound care patients that need to be seen

Additional Information

• Candidates should possess experience with misting (UltraMIST)

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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