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 43-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA) Location: Mammoth Lakes, California Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4 Term: 43-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