Locum Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery, northern CA
Job at a glance
Job description
We are currently hiring for a Locum Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join an orthopedic team in northern California. This is a full-time, 6-month commitment starting in December.
Position Details:
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Full-time schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM (with some variation depending on clinic, rounding, or OR schedule)
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Hospital rounding required prior to clinic on some days
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OR days may begin as early as 7 AM depending on surgical load
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Call: 5 days per month + 1 weekend every 5–6 weeks
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Clinic + Call (M–F): Clinic hours billed hourly (7/8 AM – 5 PM), after-hours billed as night call (no gratis hours)
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Lunch included in 8-hour shift
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Guaranteed: 8 hours per day (OT applies after 8 hours, must be pre-approved)
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Expected to be comfortable assisting with most orthopedic surgeries
Requirements:
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Active California License and CA DEA
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2 years of current hospital clinical activity in orthopedic specialty
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Surgical specialties must include current case logs upon presentation
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Gaps greater than 3 months must be explained
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Privileging timeline:
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RFA turnaround 48–72 hours (application due within 5 days)
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Typical privileging: ~90 days
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Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive hourly rate (guaranteed 8 hours per day)
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Overtime eligible (after 8 hours/day, with approval)
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Travel and lodging reimbursement
📞 To learn more or apply, please reach out to Kate, Physician and Provider Recruitment Consultant at [Register to View] or email [Register to View]