Trauma Surgery PA – Inpatient 13-Week Contract

Locums - UC San Diego Health System - Hillcrest; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401K retirement plan

Credentialing & Travel Team

Referral bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Astrya Global is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant for a 13-week assignment in San Diego, CA. Provide inpatient trauma coverage, perform daily rounds, manage discharges, and coordinate care across the trauma service.

Shifts are 12 hours (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), seven days a week including weekends and holidays. Requires CA PA license, NCCPA, BLS/CPR, ACLS, and acute care certification. Competitive pay: $125–$130/hr plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Current California Physician Assistant license in good standing.
• NCCPA certification required or active.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications current.
• Experience in inpatient trauma and acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient trauma coverage on Trauma Floor and Stepdown Unit.
• Perform daily rounds on up to 15 patients.
• Complete daily progress notes and documentation.
• Manage discharges and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient care across the trauma service.
• Provide general clinical support for the trauma service as needed.
• Work in a high-volume, fast-paced inpatient environment.

Skills

Trauma care

Patient rounding

Discharge planning

Education

California PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Acute Care certification

Job description

Astrya Global is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant for a 13-week assignment in San Diego, CA. Provide inpatient trauma coverage, perform daily rounds, manage discharges, and coordinate care across the trauma service.

Shifts are 12 hours (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), seven days a week including weekends and holidays. Requires CA PA license, NCCPA, BLS/CPR, ACLS, and acute care certification. Competitive pay: $125–$130/hr plus benefits.