Hospital | Physician Assistant

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

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (Outpatient Surgical Oncology) in San Francisco, CA — CA PA license required; 2+ years outpatient surgical oncology or thoracic surgery experience.

Join a renowned outpatient thoracic surgery clinic in central San Francisco (94115) as a locum tenens Physician Assistant. This full-time locum opportunity is ideal for experienced PAs seeking outpatient surgical oncology or thoracic surgery clinical experience within an academic, hospital-based clinic. Enjoy the benefits of California healthcare jobs while working alongside leading surgeons and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA) – Outpatient Surgical Oncology / Thoracic Surgery
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,480 – $5,870
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94115 — San Francisco healthcare / California PA jobs
• Setting: Outpatient thoracic surgery clinic (hospital-based, academic medical center)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel contract) — locum tenens PA
• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: November 30, 2026
• Shift: 4x10-hour days (07:00 – 19:06)
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults (oncology patients)
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent (required)
• Active California PA license (required) — ideal for candidates searching California PA jobs
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in outpatient surgical oncology or thoracic surgery
• University/academic medical center experience strongly preferred
• Current California DEA registration (Schedule 2/2N)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage outpatient thoracic surgery clinic patients, primarily adult oncology cases
• Perform clinic procedures including drain removals, wound and incision care
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons, advanced practice colleagues, and RNs to coordinate patient care
• Document clinical encounters and plan of care using Epic EMR
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care consistent with academic medical center standards

Why This Opportunity (San Francisco Healthcare / Locum Tenens PA)

• Competitive weekly pay and structured 4x10 schedule for work-life balance
• Work in a hospital-based, academic thoracic surgery clinic with complex oncology cases
• Exposure to Epic EMR and collaborative surgical teams — strong professional development for surgical oncology PAs
• Experience San Francisco’s vibrant culture, public transportation, parks, and dining while on assignment

Apply now to join our team as a locum tenens Physician Assistant in outpatient surgical oncology in San Francisco, CA. Submit your CV and California license details to be considered for this locum tenens PA position. Join our healthcare team today!

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.