Locums - Advanced Practice-General Surgery Opening in Santa Monica, CA
Updated 3/27/26
Santa Monica, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
### Locums | Physician Assistant | Surgical Oncology / General Surgery | Santa Monica, CA ### Why This Role
- Surgical oncology + general surgery mix with strong OR exposure
- No call responsibilities
- Full-time weekday schedule with guaranteed hours
- Mix of inpatient, OR, and clinic work
- Established surgical team with support staff ### Assignment Details
- Start Date: June 8, 2026
- End Date: August 17, 2026
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours
- Schedule: Monday–Friday (40 hours/week guaranteed) - OR/Inpatient: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - Clinic: Tuesday & Friday (~8a–5p, may end earlier)
- Setting: Inpatient + Outpatient
- EMR: Epic
- Credentialing: 60–90 days ### Clinical Details
- First assist in surgical oncology and general surgery cases
- Participate in inpatient rounding and patient management
- Assist in major and minor surgical cases (block day Wednesdays)
- Manage clinic visits including follow-ups and patient calls
- Expected to work with a degree of independence in OR and inpatient setting
- Patient Volume: 4–15 per shift ### Requirements
- Board Certified Physician Assistant
- Active California license and DEA
- Minimum 2+ years of surgical PA experience
- Strong first assist and OR experience required
- Must have: - 25 documented general cases - 5 OR cases
- Robotics experience and certification required
- Must be comfortable with surgical oncology and general surgery cases ### Compensation
- Rate: Negotiable (facility accepting bids)
- Guaranteed: 40 hours/week
- OT applies after 40 hours/week
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Travel and lodging covered
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