Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma Opportunity in Redding, CA!
Job at a glance
Job description
ATC Locums is seeking experienced Trauma/Critical Care PAs or NPs for an urgent locum opportunity in Northern California. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trauma APP to join a dedicated trauma service, work alongside a trauma surgeon, and provide meaningful continuity of care in a high-acuity setting.
ATC Locums is physician-led and committed to creating a better locums experience—with responsive support, transparent communication, and opportunities designed around clinicians.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Level II Trauma Center with a dedicated trauma service
- Work directly alongside one trauma surgeon on call
- Manage a daily trauma census of approximately 20–25 patients
- Primarily adult trauma patients, with few to zero pediatric patients
- No surgical assisting required for this assignment
- One additional Trauma NP/PA provides daytime coverage
Assignment Details
- Location: Redding, California
- Setting: Level II Trauma Center
- Coverage Dates: September 4–6; October 7; October 11–14; October 18–21; October 24–29
- Schedule: PM shifts, 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
- Patient Volume: Approximately 20–25 patients on the Trauma Service daily
- Call: Support the trauma surgeon on call while monitoring, managing, and discharging trauma service patients
- EMR: Cerner Care B
- Support: Day-shift Trauma NP/PA, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Coordinator, and on-call trauma surgeon
Clinical Responsibilities
The APP will evaluate and manage trauma patients, develop treatment plans, order diagnostic studies, perform procedures, facilitate admissions and referrals, provide ongoing patient management, and recognize and respond to urgent clinical needs. Procedures may include laceration repair, wound care, fracture/dislocation reduction, I&D, line placement, chest tube procedures, arterial lines, cervical spine clearance, and more.
Requirements
- PA or NP with Trauma/Critical Care experience
- NCCPA or ANCC certification
- Active California license; CA NP furnishing number for NPs
- CA DEA, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
- Currently working at a TJC-accredited hospital
Interested? Contact ATC Locums today to learn more. If this opportunity isn’t the right fit, we’d be happy to discuss additional physician opportunities available nationwide.