Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient (Clinic & Rounding) Practice Description A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated and Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage. This position addresses a temporary backlog of patients. The ideal candidate will manage inpatient rounding and clinic coverage for orthopedic patients, specifically focusing on total joint cases. Please note: This position is strictly clinical and does not include operating room (OR) coverage or call responsibilities. Schedule & Coverage Dates Start Date: ASAP (pending credentialing) Duration: Initial 3-month contract, with a strong expectation to extend up to 6 months Shift Days: Monday through Friday Shift Hours: Rounding or Rounding + Clinic: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Clinic Only: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Holiday Requirement: Must work the week of Thanksgiving Key Responsibilities Manage a daily census of 14–18 patients during inpatient rounding. See 19–21 patients per day during scheduled clinic blocks. Provide high-quality care to postoperative orthopedic patients. Utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for all documentation. Coordinate closely with the orthopedic surgery team to ensure seamless patient transitions. Contract Details Call Schedule: No call requirements Credentialing Timeline: Estimated 60 days from application submission Requirements & Qualifications Licensure: Active and unrestricted California State Physician Assistant license Certification: Board Certified (NCCPA) Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association) Vaccination: Preferred (waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis) #J-18808-Ljbffr TechniPower, Inc.