Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) Location: San Francisco, California Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5 Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension Pay Rate : $156 - $168/hr Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a temporary assignment in San Francisco, California. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend. Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA): Support staff including RNs, MAs, Surgeons, and additional APPs in a neurosurgery department focusing primarily on cranial patients Manage a patient load ranging from 8-12 patients per day, serving an adult patient population Provide both inpatient and outpatient care with approximately 75% inpatient and 25% outpatient responsibilities Conduct outpatient post-operative check-ins supported by the attending physician, with potential for solo visits Assist attending physician with clinic procedures as needed Perform inpatient procedures including pulling drains and lumbar punctures (no OR time or first assist required) Perform outpatient procedures including removing stitches and fixing shunts Respond to patient messages and communications, providing support alongside the RN team Utilize Epic EMR system for all documentation and charting Demonstrate strong inpatient neurosurgery skills with emphasis on pre- and post-operative patient care Apply skull and cranial-based surgical experience in patient care delivery Maintain board certification (ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC) Maintain valid California state licensure and California DEA with full schedules (Schedule 2/2n) Maintain current BLS certification (AHA required) Adhere to COVID-19 vaccine requirements including booster (medical/religious exemptions only) 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Origin Travel Nurses