Locum Tenens

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Walnut Creek, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
Nights

$100-140/hour
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$100-140/hour

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits

Description

Emergency / Urgent Care PA – Walnut Creek Medical Center, CA

Facility: Walnut Creek Medical Center
Providers Needed: 1 PA
Patient Population: All ages

Shift:

  • 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Patient Volume:

  • Maximum 4 patients per hour (typically lower)

Practice Setting:

  • Emergency Medicine / Urgent Care–style coverage
  • Moderate to low acuity

Scope of Practice / Procedures:

  • Laceration repair
  • Abscess incision & drainage
  • Toenail removal
  • Subungual hematoma evacuation
  • Foreign body removal
  • Hemorrhoid thrombosis management
  • Epistaxis (nosebleed) control
  • Minor burn management
  • Local anesthesia and nerve blocks
  • Simple reductions (e.g., nursemaid’s elbow, finger dislocations)

Requirements:

  • Active CA PA license
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)
  • Prior EM or UC experience preferred
  • Comfortable seeing all ages

Highlights:

  • Predictable volume
  • Broad procedural exposure
  • Supportive clinical environment
Predictable Volume + Active Start + Attractive Pay and Bonus upto $1500 (3 shifts in a week).

Employer

TheraEX Staffing Services

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About Walnut Creek, CA

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Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Walnut Creek is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
  • However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs range from 80-90°F, while in winter, average lows range from 40-50°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Walnut Creek, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Walnut Creek is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
  • Public transportation is also available, including BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for commuting to nearby cities.
Demographics
  • Walnut Creek has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Walnut Creek offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in nearby parks and exploring the beautiful gardens.
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