Orthopedic PA – 26-Week Contract | $135+/hour

Talented Medical Solutions; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Malpractice coverage

Travel assistance

Job summary

Mammoth Lakes, California-based confidential healthcare employer seeks an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care during a 26‑week assignment.

The role offers $120 per hour with 36 guaranteed hours per week and potential furnished housing. On‑call coverage includes nights and weekends; EMR is Cerner and one opening exists.

Qualifications

• CA PA license is required
• DEA registration
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross
• At least three years of inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care experience
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork and compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Manage routine inpatient care, order tests and medications within scope
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate plans with physicians and staff
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow‑up care and patient education
• Perform bedside histories and physical examinations as needed
• Assess emergency conditions and initiate appropriate care with the attending physician
• Serve as first or second assistant in the operating room and assist with exposure, dissection and wound closure
• Share on‑call responsibilities for holidays and high‑volume periods

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

CA PA license

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Mammoth Lakes, California | $120/Hour | 36 Guaranteed Hours Weekly

A confidential healthcare employer in California’s Eastern Sierra is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care during a 26-week assignment. Earn $4,320 gross per week at 36 guaranteed hours, with furnished housing options potentially available for a monthly rental charge.

Pay and Assignment Details

• Pay: $120 per hour
• Guaranteed weekly gross: $4,320
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract length: 26 weeks
• Start date: To be confirmed
• Schedule: Full‑time, with required on‑call coverage including nights and weekends
• Holiday coverage: Required
• Location: Mammoth Lakes, with potential clinic coverage in Bishop
• EMR: Cerner
• Openings: 1

On‑call, callback, overtime, and holiday compensation terms will be confirmed before an offer is accepted.

What You’ll Do

• Managing routine inpatient care, ordering diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, medications within scope, and nutrition
• Participating in multidisciplinary rounds and communicating treatment plans with physicians, nursing staff, and families
• Coordinating discharge planning, follow‑up care, supportive therapies, and patient education
• Performing bedside histories and physical examinations as needed
• Assessing emergency conditions and initiating appropriate care in collaboration with the attending physician
• Serving as first or second assistant in the operating room, including surgical exposure, dissection, layered wound closure, dressings, and immobilization
• Sharing surgical first‑assist call responsibilities, including rotating holiday and high‑volume coverage

Qualifications

• Current California Physician Assistant license
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• At least three years of experience encompassing inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care

Furnished Housing Options

Furnished studios and one‑bedroom apartments may be available, subject to availability and a monthly rental charge that varies by unit size.

Each apartment includes a private bathroom and kitchen or kitchenette, furnishings, Wi‑Fi, and cable. Shared recreational amenities include a common lounge, games, and a fitness room. Rental pricing and availability will be confirmed during recruitment.

Malpractice coverage, travel assistance, and any additional benefits will be reviewed during recruitment and confirmed in the written offer.

Employer identity will be shared during the recruitment process.