Locum PAs & AP Nursing, PA, Orthopedic Surgery

77 consultants; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

77 Consultants in Fremont, CA seeks an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant for an immediate-start, 3‑month assignment with potential extension up to 6 months to support total joint care in an integrated hospital and outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include inpatient rounding for post‑operative patients, medication management, clinic coverage for new and follow‑up visits, injections, and coordination within the EPIC EMR system. BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience with orthopedic patients and total joint care is preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and post‑operative coordination is expected.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding for post‑operative patients and medication management.
• Clinic coverage for new patients, fracture assessments, and post‑operative follow‑ups; administer injections.

Skills

Inpatient rounding

Orthopedic patient care

Clinic coverage

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Coverage Period: Immediate start (pending credentialing) for a duration of 3 months, with a potential extension up to 6 months.

Practice Setting

Integrated Hospital and Outpatient Clinic.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage orthopedic patients, particularly those undergoing total joint procedures.
• Conduct inpatient rounding on post‑operative patients, including medication management, updates, and patient inquiries related to surgical procedures and discharges.
• Provide clinic coverage for new patients, fracture assessments, post‑operative follow‑ups, and administer injections.

Call Schedule

None required.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Rounding or combined Rounding/Clinic shifts: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Clinic‑only shifts: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Patient Load

• Inpatient rounding: 14–18 patients daily.
• Clinic appointments: 19–21 patients per day.

Electronic Medical Record System

EPIC.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS – American Hospital Association accredited.