Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Long Beach, CA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma
Location: Long Beach, CA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative surgical team in Long Beach, California. This is a full-time opportunity providing shift-based coverage for trauma and acute care surgery patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Schedule

• Full-time position

• Shift-based Trauma / Acute Care Surgery coverage

• Combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage based on program needs

• Exact shift structure and annual shift commitment to be finalized

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage trauma and acute care surgery patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and clinical decision-making

• Participate in daily rounds and manage hospitalized surgical patients

• Assist surgeons with treatment planning and execution

• Manage preoperative and postoperative patients

• Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies within scope of practice

• Perform credentialed bedside procedures within scope of practice

• Coordinate specialty consultations and multidisciplinary care

• Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up

• Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate with supervising surgeons and hospital teams

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in trauma and acute care surgery quality initiatives

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• Current or eligible California PA or NP license

• NCCPA certification for PAs or appropriate national certification for NPs

• Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges

• Trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, or other high-acuity experience preferred

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $130,000

Full-time positions may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• CME allowance

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Paid onboarding and credentialing support