Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA) – Outpatient Thoracic Surgical Oncology | San Francisco, CA

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA) in Outpatient Thoracic Surgical Oncology – San Francisco, CA (94115). CA Physician Assistant license, active DEA (Schedule II authority), and Master’s degree required for this full-time 26-week travel PA assignment at a hospital-based outpatient thoracic surgery clinic.

Step into a high-impact locum tenens physician assistant job in vibrant San Francisco. Join a renowned academic medical center and provide expert outpatient thoracic surgical oncology care for adult patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Ideal for experienced thoracic surgery PAs and surgical oncology PAs seeking advanced clinical experience and travel PA jobs in California.

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum tenens (travel contract) – locum tenens physician assistant
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94115 – centrally located, transit-friendly (BART and city shuttles)
• Setting: Hospital-based outpatient thoracic surgery clinic (primarily surgical oncology cases)
• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks (full-time travel PA assignment)
• Shift: Night shift – 4 x 10-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Population: Adults
• EMR: Epic (experience with Epic EMR preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,480 – $5,870 (competitive locum tenens PA pay)
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days
• Public Transit: Easily accessible via BART and city shuttles; parking not provided

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in outpatient surgical oncology or thoracic surgery; university/academic medical center experience strongly preferred
• Education: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent (required)
• Licensure: Active California Physician Assistant license (required)
• DEA: Active California DEA with Schedule II authority (required)
• Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• COVID-19: Vaccination and booster required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in outpatient procedures common to thoracic surgery and surgical oncology, including drain removals, wound and incision care, ambulatory procedure management, and post-operative clinic care
• Other Preferred: Prior Epic documentation experience, strong triage and care-coordination skills for complex oncology patients

Responsibilities

• Independently manage outpatient thoracic surgery clinic workflows with RN support, functioning as the surgical oncology PA
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons, oncology teams, and multidisciplinary staff to provide shared service coverage and continuity of care
• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management for adult surgical oncology patients, including pre-operative assessment, post-operative follow-up, and medical optimization
• Perform clinic-based procedures: drain removals, wound care, incision management, and other common outpatient thoracic procedures
• Document patient encounters, orders, and treatment plans accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR
• Coordinate follow-up, referrals, adjuvant therapy planning, and care transitions for complex oncology cases to support optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement and clinic workflow initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic efficiency

Why San Francisco, CA (94115)?

• Work in a dynamic, centrally located neighborhood with access to top-tier restaurants, cultural attractions, and beautiful parks
• Enjoy a walkable, transit-friendly area with easy access to the entire Bay Area—ideal for travel PA jobs and physician assistant jobs in San Francisco
• Be part of a diverse, innovative healthcare community within a leading academic medical center

Apply now to join this outstanding locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunity in San Francisco, CA. Advance your thoracic surgery and surgical oncology career, work with expert thoracic surgeons, and deliver high-quality outpatient care in a world-class setting. Browse physician assistant jobs San Francisco and travel PA jobs today and submit your application to be considered for this assignment.

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.