Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Redding, CA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Redding, CA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: PA - General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Redding, CA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 04, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 3 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

• Sep 04-06, 2026
• Oct 07, 2026
• Oct 11-14, 2026
• Oct 18-21, 2026
• Oct 24-29, 2026

• Average Daily Volume: 20-25 patients
• Case Mix: Trauma, few pediatric patients

• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR System: Cerner Care B
• Support Staff Available: 1 NP/PA (day shift)

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 15-30 days

• Local anesthesia
• Laceration Repair
• Dressing changes
• Drain Removal
• Suture Removal
• Debridement and closure of wounds: Skin and subcutaneous
• Debridement of wounds: Superficial
• Basic Management of non-displaced fractures
• Removal of superficial foreign bodies
• Provide hemostasis
• Insert and remove packing
• Incision and drainage
• Cervical Spine clearance
• Chest tube removal
• Burn Management, partial thickness less than 10%
• Laceration Repair: Intermediate
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Fracture reductions with minimal or moderate displacement
• Reduction of simple dislocations
• Central Line Insertion
• Chest Tuber Insertion

• Board: NCCPA or ANCC Certified
• Licenses: Active CA license
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS
• Experience: Trauma/Critical Care experience
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background, Local preferred, Actively working at TJC-accredited hospital

• Take patient history; perform physical exam; make assessment and diagnosis; record data in meaningful manner.
• Order x-ray, other studies, therapeutic diets, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and nursing services.
• Order, perform, or assist in lab procedures, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures.
• Recognize and evaluate emergencies; institute life-saving treatment when necessary.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health, including medications, diets, and disease management.