Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Locums - Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - Burlingame Campus; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Credentialing support and travel team

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a 13-week assignment in Burlingame, California. The role involves inpatient consulting with a focus on stroke neurology across the hospital, including ICU support.

Shifts are 3x12 hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) with weekend rotation; credentialing requires 6 patient proctored encounters and Epic EMR documentation. Active CA licensure, board certification, and ACLS/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA) and active California state licensure required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consulting services with a primary focus on Stroke Neurology, supporting patients throughout the hospital including the ICU.
• Support Neurointerventional and Neurosurgery services as needed, based on patient volume.
• Manage a variable daily patient census, typically no more than 10 patients per day based on consult volume and service needs.
• Work 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), approximately 13 shifts per month, including weekend rotation.
• Complete proctoring for 6 patient encounters to satisfy credentialing requirements.
• Utilize Epic EMR system for clinical documentation and charting.
• Collaborate with stroke managers, neurologists, and current APCs on the team.
• Possess experience in inpatient stroke neurology, neuro IR, neurosurgery, and EVDs.

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)
Location: Burlingame, California
Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $141 - $151/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a temporary assignment in Burlingame, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Provide inpatient consulting services with a primary focus on Stroke Neurology, supporting patients throughout the hospital including the ICU
• Support Neurointerventional and Neurosurgery services as needed, based on patient volume
• Manage a variable daily patient census, typically no more than 10 patients per day based on consult volume and service needs
• Work 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), approximately 13 shifts per month, including weekend rotation
• Complete proctoring for 6 patient encounters to satisfy credentialing requirements
• Utilize Epic EMR system for clinical documentation and charting
• Collaborate with stroke managers, neurologists, and current APCs on the team
• Apply experience with inpatient stroke neurology, neuro IR, neurosurgery, and EVDs
• Maintain board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Maintain active California state licensure and DEA registration, including controlled substance prescriptive authority
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in Stroke Neurology, Neurointerventional, and Neurosurgery services
• ENLS certification preferred

Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.