Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Wound Care Physician Assistant for a 158-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting on 07/07/2025, this position requires expertise in wound care, including debridement, catheter replacement, and feeding/G tube replacement. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 8am to 4pm each week. The PA will travel between five contracted facilities to provide treatment for chronic and traumatic wounds. This opportunity offers a chance to work in diverse healthcare settings and may include the possibility of extension beyond the initial assignment.

Job Details:

Location: California

Facility Type: Multiple Healthcare Facilities

Start Date: 07/07/2025

LOA: 158 days

Provider Type Needed: Wound Care Physician Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform wound debridement on chronic and traumatic wounds

• Replace catheters and feeding/G tubes as needed

• Assess and treat various types of wounds across multiple facilities

• Develop and implement wound care treatment plans

• Educate patients and caregivers on proper wound care techniques

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Woundally software

• Travel between five contracted facilities

• Adhere to all wound care protocols and best practices

• Participate in care coordination with primary care providers and specialists

Additional Information:

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant with active California license

• Certification in wound care strongly preferred

• Experience in wound debridement and device replacement required

• Comfort with traveling between multiple healthcare facilities

• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to adapt to different facility protocols and patient needs

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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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

• 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

• 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.