Locum Physician Assistant (PA) in San Francisco, CA

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Physician Assistant | Other

Location: San Francisco, CA



Employer: Rhino Medical



Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)



Contract Duration: 25 Weeks



Start Date: ASAP



About the Position

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San Francisco, California Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity

Support Staff • Outpatient Care • Neuro Spine Experience

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed Physician Assistants for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. This is an outpatient, academic medical center setting supporting neurosurgery and spine care, with a focus on outpatient clinic coverage for a busy neuro-spine practice.

Opportunity Highlights

• Physician Assistant locum tenens position
  
  
• Supportive outpatient neuro-spine surgery clinic
  
  
• Full-time, M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekends or holidays
  
  
• Start Date: ASAP, contract length: 25 weeks
  
  
• EMR: Epic
  
  
• Patient volume: 20-25 patients/day in person, with telehealth up to 26
  
  
• Support team includes 7 APPs, surgeons, physiatrists, MAs, patient navigators
  
  
• Focus solely on outpatient consults, post-op, follow-ups, and administrative support in clinic
  
  

Schedule Details

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
  
• No inpatient or OR duties
  
  
• Coverage required every week, M-F
  
  

Clinical Scope

• Support neuro spine, neuro surgical, ortho spine, or pain management patients
  
  
• Conduct consults independently with 2-3 years’ relevant experience
  
  
• Manage post-op and follow-up appointments, diagnostics, medication orders
  
  
• Perform wound care, staple removal, drain removals, injections (if experienced)
  
  
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and physiatrists in outpatient clinic setting
  
  
• EMR documentation within Epic
  
  

Practice Environment

This outpatient neuro-spine clinic is based within an academic medical center in San Francisco, California. The team supports a diverse adult patient population, seeing both surgical and non-surgical patients exclusively in outpatient settings. The APPs provide support to surgeons, handling post-op and follow-up care while surgeons manage initial visits and pre-op assessments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies
  
  
• Active California PA license (or eligible)
  
  
• DEA license (schedule 2 and 2N) required
  
  
• BLS certification required
  
  
• 2-3 years of clinical experience in ortho spine surgery, neuro spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients
  
  
• Thorough experience with neuro-spine cases preferred; neurology providers with spine experience considered
  
  
• Credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient spine experience, including injections (trigger points, hips, knees), a plus
  
  
• Academic medical center experience preferred
  
  

Why Providers Move on This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient neuro-spine setting within a prominent academic institution
  
  
• Consistent weekly schedule with no inpatient or OR responsibilities
  
  
• Supportive team of surgeons and physiatrists focusing on comprehensive outpatient care
  
  

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit payments
  
  
• Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
  
  
• Concierge recruiter communication
  
  
• Transparent process from submission to placement
  
  
• Focus on long-term professional relationships
  
  

Apply with your updated CV to secure upcoming coverage dates.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. xywuqvp Choose Rhino.

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