Locum Physician Assistant (PA) in San Francisco, CA

Physician Assistant | Other Location: San Francisco, CA Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 25 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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San Francisco, California Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity

Support Staff • Outpatient Care • Neuro Spine Experience

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed Physician Assistants for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. This is an outpatient, academic medical center setting supporting neurosurgery and spine care, with a focus on outpatient clinic coverage for a busy neuro-spine practice.

Opportunity Highlights

• Physician Assistant locum tenens position
• Supportive outpatient neuro-spine surgery clinic
• Full-time, M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekends or holidays
• Start Date: ASAP, contract length: 25 weeks
• EMR: Epic
• Patient volume: 20-25 patients/day in person, with telehealth up to 26
• Support team includes 7 APPs, surgeons, physiatrists, MAs, patient navigators
• Focus solely on outpatient consults, post-op, follow-ups, and administrative support in clinic

Schedule Details

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No inpatient or OR duties
• Coverage required every week, M-F

Clinical Scope

• Support neuro spine, neuro surgical, ortho spine, or pain management patients
• Conduct consults independently with 2-3 years’ relevant experience
• Manage post-op and follow-up appointments, diagnostics, medication orders
• Perform wound care, staple removal, drain removals, injections (if experienced)
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and physiatrists in outpatient clinic setting
• EMR documentation within Epic

Practice Environment

This outpatient neuro-spine clinic is based within an academic medical center in San Francisco, California. The team supports a diverse adult patient population, seeing both surgical and non-surgical patients exclusively in outpatient settings. The APPs provide support to surgeons, handling post-op and follow-up care while surgeons manage initial visits and pre-op assessments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies
• Active California PA license (or eligible)
• DEA license (schedule 2 and 2N) required
• BLS certification required
• 2-3 years of clinical experience in ortho spine surgery, neuro spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients
• Thorough experience with neuro-spine cases preferred; neurology providers with spine experience considered
• Credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient spine experience, including injections (trigger points, hips, knees), a plus
• Academic medical center experience preferred

Why Providers Move on This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient neuro-spine setting within a prominent academic institution
• Consistent weekly schedule with no inpatient or OR responsibilities
• Supportive team of surgeons and physiatrists focusing on comprehensive outpatient care

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit payments
• Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge recruiter communication
• Transparent process from submission to placement
• Focus on long-term professional relationships

Apply with your updated CV to secure upcoming coverage dates.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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