Hospital | Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurosurgery Spine (Outpatient) | San Francisco, CA


Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery Spine in San Francisco, CA. 25-week outpatient locum PA role with competitive weekly pay and a strong academic medical center team.


Quick Job Snapshot

• Role: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA), Neurosurgery Spine / Spine PA
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94131 (California PA job)
• Setting: Outpatient clinic within an academic medical center
• Duration: 25 weeks (July 20, 2026 - January 11, 2027)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week; 8-hour days)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,600 - $6,000
• Patient Population: Adults
• EMR: Epic

Why This Locum Tenens PA Opportunity

• Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team of APPs, neurosurgeons, and physiatrists in a high-volume outpatient spine practice.
• Strictly outpatient-no OR or inpatient responsibilities-ideal for clinicians focused on clinic-based spine care.
• Gain valuable experience in an academic medical center setting; strong exposure to neuro and ortho spine pathology and post-op care.
• Located in San Francisco-excellent lifestyle, public transit access, and top-tier healthcare community.

Key Responsibilities (Outpatient Spine PA)

• Conduct independent consults and follow-up appointments for neurosurgery spine patients.
• Perform post-operative clinic care including wound care, staple and drain removal.
• Order and interpret imaging, labs, and medications; manage documentation in Epic EMR.
• Triage patient calls and manage clinical aspects of care coordination.
• Support a team of 5 surgeons and 2 physiatrists; collaborate with medical assistants and patient navigators for scheduling and workflow efficiency.
• Optional: perform trigger point, hip, and/or knee injections if credentialed and experienced.

Required Qualifications (Physician Assistant)

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent.
• Active California PA license (required for locum tenens in CA).
• DEA registration with Schedule II/II-N authority.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience caring for spine patients in ortho spine surgery, neuro spine surgery, or pain management.
• Strong outpatient clinic experience (expected 20-25 patients/day).
• Academic medical center experience strongly preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required (medical/religious exemptions considered).

Preferred Skills and Keywords

• Experience with Epic EMR and outpatient documentation workflows.
• Procedural skills: injections and post-op clinic procedures (staple/drain removal, wound checks).
• Excellent triage, communication, and team-based care skills.
• Search-friendly terms: locum tenens PA, Physician Assistant jobs, Neurosurgery Spine PA, Outpatient PA, San Francisco healthcare, California PA jobs.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Physician Assistant (PA) opportunity in San Francisco, CA. Submit your CV and current CA license/DEA to be reviewed. For questions, contact our locum tenens recruitment team.


Equal Opportunity Employer - we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and qualified healthcare professionals.


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.