Locum | Physician Assistant General Surgery

Weatherby Healthcare; California (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

401(k) retirement benefits

Housing expenses covered

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Locum Tenens Physician Assistant for a General Surgery assignment in California (Redding area). The role runs 3 pm to 1 am with 20–25 ICU patients per provider daily on trauma service.

ATLS and ACLS certifications are required; procedures include laceration repair, drain removal, and arterial line insertion. Trauma/critical care experience is essential; surgical assist is not part of the role.

Qualifications

• Trauma/critical care experience required.
• ATLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Procedures: laceration repair, drain removal, arterial line insertion.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens PA coverage for general surgery in California.
• Support the trauma ICU service during 3 pm–1 am shift.
• Manage ICU patient load in collaboration with surgical team.

Skills

Trauma care

ICU experience

ATLS

ACLS

Arterial line placement

Laceration repair

Drain removal

Job description

Locum Tenens PA - General Surgery Job in California

$90 - $115/hr

$90 - $115/hr JOB-3365940

• Redding, CA
• PM shift — 3 pm to 1 am
• 20 – 25 ICU patients per provider daily on trauma service
• Surgical assist is not part of the role
• ATLS and ACLS certifications required
• Procedures required — laceration repair, drain removal, arterial line insertion
• Trauma/critical care experience required
• Few to zero pediatric patients on service

Benefits of Weatherby

• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Why Weatherby

• Competitive compensation
• Specialty consultants
• Licensing, credentialing, housing, and travel teams
• Assignment details and time entry via online portal
• Mobile app with all assignment and travel info