Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic in California
LocumJobsOnline, California, United States
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 6, 2025. This full-time position features a Monday through Friday schedule with primary responsibilities in surgical assist for hips, knees, and dislocations, plus one clinic day per week. The ideal candidate will have recent, consistent orthopedic experience and be comfortable collaborating with orthopedic surgeons in both operating room and clinic settings.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Oct 6, 2025
- LOA: 65 days
- Provider Type Needed: Orthopedic Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide surgical assist for orthopedic procedures, including hips, knees, and dislocations, 3-4 days per week
- Conduct patient evaluations and manage follow-up in a clinic setting 1 day per week
- Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR system
- Comply with all safety protocols and standards of care
Additional Information
- Must have recent and consistent orthopedic experience within the past 12-24 months
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) required
- Active California license required
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.