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Locum Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant Job Description And Requirements
About Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs
This is a generalized description of locum PA job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population and the PA specialty.
Job Responsibilities
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Pay: $100/hr - $115/hr
- Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
- Schedule: 3x12-Hour 06:00 - 18:00
- Openings: 1
- Start Date: 04-22-2025
- Experience: 1 year
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Locum Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant Job Description And Requirements
About Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs
This is a generalized description of locum PA job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population and the PA specialty.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications.
- Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and the supervising physician.
- Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Document medical records accurately and thoroughly.
- Stay current on advancements in medicine through continuing education.
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills in a specific area of medicine (e.g., family medicine, surgery, pediatrics).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Proficiency in performing relevant physical examinations and procedures.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program.
- Active and unencumbered PA license in California .
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- While requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of clinical experience in their area of specialty.
- Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities.
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.