Local Contract Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - $100-130 per hour

Medlivo is seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery for a local contract job in Downey, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Discipline: Physician Assistant Duration: 11 weeks 38 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Orthopedic Surgery NP/PA – Spine First Assist Locum Opportunity | Downey, CA We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage at a leading hospital in Downey, California. This assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized spine surgery team performing complex and advanced procedures. Assignment Details Location: Downey, CA Duration: October 2026 – March 2027 (possible extension) Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend Setting: Hospital Compensation: $100–$120/hr Responsibilities Serve as First Assist on complex spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, deformity corrections, revision procedures, trauma cases, and minimally invasive spine surgeries. Assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation placement, wound closure, and intraoperative support. Review patient history, imaging, and surgical plans with attending surgeons. Participate in postoperative care, documentation, and patient handoffs. Requirements Board Certified NP or PA Active California License

BLS & ACLS (AHA)

First Assist Certification required for NPs Demonstrated Spine Surgery First Assist experience Strong knowledge of spinal anatomy, instrumentation, and complex wound closure techniques Additional Information Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days Potential after-hours pager call for urgent surgical cases EPIC EMR experience preferred If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV and availability for consideration. About Medlivo Benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits 401k retirement plan Health Care FSA Life insurance Sick pay Holiday Pay Medical benefits Medlivo