Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant (PA)

Orthopedics - Physician Assistant

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for a temporary assignment in Mammoth Lakes, California. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Location: Mammoth Lakes, California

Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4

Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension

Pay Rate: $130 - $140/hr

Responsibilities for a Physician Assistant (PA):

Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license) and nutrition, managing adjunctive care

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communication of treatment plans with orthopedic physician, nursing staff, and families

Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education

Make assessment of emergency conditions and, in conjunction with attending physician, implement management surgery

Perform bedside History and Physical when needed

Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting

Function as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, and application of dressings and immobilization devices

Cover first assist on-call shifts for the Operating Room, evenly distributed among physician assistants across surgical specialties

Provide rotating coverage for holiday and high-volume event dates

Maintain direct reporting responsibility to the Attending Physician for all evaluations and duties performed

Maintain valid State of California Physician Assistant License

Maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification

Maintain active DEA license

Work full-time, on-call coverage to include nights and weekends

Provide coverage at alternate clinic location as needed

Benefits for a Physician Assistant (PA):

• 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

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.