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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Job summary

TMS in Mammoth Lakes, California is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 26-week assignment to provide inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care. You will work across settings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure comprehensive patient management.

Compensation is $120 per hour with 36 guaranteed hours per week, and a weekly gross of $4,320. On-call coverage including nights and weekends is required; furnished housing options may be available, with Cerner EMR used

Qualifications

• DEA registration required.
• BLS certification via AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum three years of inpatient, outpatient, and surgical experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine inpatient care, order tests/labs/imaging/meds within scope, and nutrition.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up care, and patient education.
• Perform bedside histories and physical examinations as needed.
• Assess emergencies and initiate care with attending physician.
• Serve as first/second assistant in operating room, including exposure and closure.
• Share surgical first-assist call responsibilities, including holidays.

Skills

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Surgical first assist

Communication

Education

PA-C certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

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

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 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.