Critical Care | Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Critical Care / Trauma | Oakland, CA (94602)


Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Critical Care/Trauma in Oakland, CA. Level 1 Trauma Center; weekend coverage required.


Join the busiest trauma center in the Bay Area as a locum tenens Physician Assistant specializing in Critical Care and Trauma. Located in vibrant Oakland, California (94602), this opportunity offers hands-on trauma experience, exposure to a diverse patient population, and proximity to San Francisco. Ideal for PAs seeking locum tenens jobs, trauma jobs, or California locum tenens opportunities.


Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,040 - $5,400
• Location: Oakland, CA (94602) - Bay Area / Northern California
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center - Hospital
• Start Date: August 3, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Shift: 3x12-hour days (07:00 - 19:00); may consider 5x8-hour shifts
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month required
• Duration: 26 weeks (locum tenens contract)
• Patient Load: 20-25 patients split with resident on floor; 20 clinic patients/day
• EMR: EPIC

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active California Physician Assistant license required (PA-C preferred)
• California DEA registration required
• Minimum 1 year of trauma experience required; Level 1 trauma experience strongly preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ATLS certification preferred; must be willing to obtain within one year of start
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, and chest tubes strongly preferred
• ICU, neurosurgery, ED, or orthopedics experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, responsiveness, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care and trauma management for patients from ED to floor to ICU
• Manage trauma activations (typically 5-12 per shift)
• Perform procedural skills including arterial lines, central line placement, and chest tube insertion
• Collaborate closely with residents, trauma surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide continuity of care for patients aged 15-101
• Support all areas of the trauma service as needed and ensure timely, accurate documentation in EPIC EMR

Why This Role?

• High-volume Level 1 Trauma Center experience - strong trauma and critical care exposure
• Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens PAs in California
• Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary trauma team in the Bay Area
• Opportunity to expand procedural skills and trauma leadership experience

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Physician Assistant (PA-C) role in Oakland, CA. Join our trauma team and advance your critical care and trauma experience in a leading Level 1 Trauma Center. For immediate consideration, please submit your CV, current California PA license, DEA, and certifications.


Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.


Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.