Local Contract Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology
Panorama, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days
$140/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
Description
🚨 Gastroenterology NP/PA Opportunity | Kaiser Permanente – Panorama City, CA 🚨
Location: Panorama City Medical Center – Panorama City, California
Facility: Kaiser Permanente
Specialty: Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
Duration: ASAP – 6 Months Preferred (3 Months may be considered)
Setting: Clinic + Inpatient Mix
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Call: No Call
Compensation: 💰 $140/hr
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Position Overview
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Kaiser Permanente – Panorama City Medical Center is seeking an experienced GI NP/PA for a collaborative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology coverage assignment. This role supports a team of 12 GI physicians and requires a provider comfortable managing patients independently with RN/LVN support.
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Clinical Responsibilities
- Initial GI consultations
- Morning inpatient rounding (approximately 2–2.5 hours daily)
- Clinic coverage remainder of the day
- Review pathology results and communicate with patients
- Medication management and inbox follow-ups
- General Gastroenterology evaluations and follow-up care
- Perform Paracentesis procedures in clinic (2–3 per day)
Patient Volume
- Clinic coverage estimated at 8–10 patients per day
- 2–3 Paracentesis procedures daily
Practice Environment
- Supporting 12 GI Physicians
- Independent provider role with RN/LVN support
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
Requirements
- GI experience REQUIRED
- Must be comfortable performing Paracentesis independently
- Strong communication and teamwork skills required
- Board Certified NP or PA
- BLS Certification required (American Heart Association)
- Active California license required
Additional Details
- EMR: EPIC (HealthConnect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC)
Credentialing timeframe estimated at 60–90 days
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This is an excellent long-term GI opportunity within a highly recognized Kaiser Permanente system offering consistent weekday scheduling, procedural experience, and a strong collaborative physician team.
Employer
TheraEX Staffing Services
TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.
Panorama City, CA
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