Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine in California
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About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Sep 1, 2025. This critical role involves managing low-acuity patients, including ankle sprains, stitches, and major joint injuries, with an expectation to handle 3-4 patients per hour during night shifts from 11 PM to 9 AM. The successful candidate will also perform neonatal and pediatric assessments and complex laceration repairs, alongside regular duties in the emergency department.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Sep 1, 2025
- LOA: 100 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 4 shifts a week, 11 PM to 9 AM
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage 3-4 patients per hour with low acuity cases including ankle sprains, stitches, and injuries to major joints.
- Perform complex laceration repairs efficiently.
- Conduct neonatal and pediatric assessments from the first day of life.
- Interpret and adhere to x-ray guidelines to ensure appropriate usage.
- Work in both a fast-track urgent care environment and the regular emergency department.
- Utilize Epic EMR system to document patient interactions and treatment plans.
Additional Information
- Candidates must hold a valid California Physician Assistant license.
- Minimum of 3 years of emergency department experience required, or 2 years in a fast-track urgent care setting combined with ED experience.
- Possession or ability to obtain an LA firecard is necessary.
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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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
- Location:
- All Cities, CA, United States
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