Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician Assistant

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Schedule: Part-time or Full-time

Term: 12 months

Pay Rate: $85-90/hour

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a pain management practice in Chula Vista, CA. This provider will manage patients with complex acute and chronic pain conditions through medication management and therapeutic/diagnostic injections. The role offers strong clinical autonomy within a supportive environment and includes both medical management and procedural exposure.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Credentialing and compliance support

Qualifications

• Active California PA license
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of clinical experience preferred (pain management, orthopedics, neurology, anesthesia, or related field)
• Experience with EHR systems; eClinicalWorks or Epic preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience with chronic pain management, opioid agreements, and CURES/PDMP monitoring preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Prescribe and manage medications, including opioid and non-opioid therapies, in compliance with California regulations and CURES requirements
• Assist with or perform interventional procedures such as trigger point injections and joint injections (training available)
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and studies including X-ray, MRI, CT, and EMG/NCS
• Monitor patient progress and document care within the electronic health record (eClinicalWorks)
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care including referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health, and specialty care
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-management strategies
• Participate in case conferences, quality initiatives, and continuing education
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and clinical guidelines

Client Details Setting: Outpatient Clinic City: San Diego State: CA Zip Code: 92101