Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a temporary assignment in Los Angeles, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Support a joint preservation surgeon in both surgical and clinic settings on a full-time basis
• Assist with total hip and knee replacement surgeries and surgical revisions (arthroplasty)
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient appointments in clinic
• Conduct follow-up appointments for surgical patients
• See approximately 30 patients per day in clinic and assist with approximately 6 surgical cases per surgery day
• Work with a mostly adult-geriatric patient population
• Collaborate with support staff including Medical Assistants, Nursing Staff, and Scribes
• Utilize Epic EMR system for documentation and charting
• Maintain active CA license, Board Certification, and DEA registration
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time, with 1+ year of experience required
• Demonstrate strong surgical background, with orthopedic surgery experience highly preferred
• Adhere to a structured weekly schedule alternating between surgical and clinic days

Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500