Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic in California
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Orthopedic Physician Assistant
- Locum Tenens
- Orthopedic Surgery PA
This locum tenens position seeks an Orthopedic Physician Assistant in California for a 60-day assignment focused on managing orthopedic cases including sports injuries, total joint issues, trauma, and fracture care. The role involves collaborating with surgeons and clinicians, providing weekend call coverage, and documenting using Cerner EMR. Required qualifications include board certification in orthopedic surgery and a California license, with experience in sports medicine or rural health preferred.
About The Position
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Nov 17, 2025. This role offers a full-time Monday through Friday clinic schedule with weekend call coverage. You will provide care for a broad range of orthopedic cases, with a focus on sports medicine, total joints, trauma, and fracture management. Experience in sports medicine or rural health is highly valued.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Nov 17, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Orthopedic Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours in clinic between two clinics; weekend call coverage
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic complaints, including sports injuries, total joint issues, trauma, fracture care, and non-operative spine conditions
- Provide support for both elective sports medicine and total joint surgeries, as well as trauma cases
- Participate in weekend call coverage as scheduled
- Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care
- Document clinical activities using the Cerner EMR system
Additional Information
- Required board certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
- California license required
- Sports medicine or FQHC/rural health experience is a plus
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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