Orthopedics Physician Assistant

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:

• Full-time schedule: 8 AM 5 PM (with some variation depending on clinic, rounding, or OR schedule)

• Hospital rounding required prior to clinic on some days

• OR days may begin as early as 7 AM depending on surgical load

• Call: 5 days per month + 1 weekend every 5 6 weeks

  • Clinic + Call (M F): Clinic hours billed hourly (7/8 AM 5 PM), after-hours billed as night call (no gratis hours)

• Lunch included in 8-hour shift

• Guaranteed: 8 hours per day (OT applies after 8 hours, must be pre-approved)

• Expected to be comfortable assisting with most orthopedic surgeries

Requirements:

• Active California License and CA DEA

• 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in orthopedic specialty

• Surgical specialties must include current case logs upon presentation

• Gaps greater than 3 months must be explained

• Privileging timeline:

  • RFA turnaround hours (application due within 5 days)

  • Typical privileging: 90 days

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (guaranteed 8 hours per day)

• Overtime eligible (after 8 hours/day, with approval)

• Travel and lodging reimbursement
  

To learn more or apply, please reach out to Kate, Physician and Provider Recruitment Consultant at or email !