Local Contract Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine
Downey, CA
Medlivo
4x9 hrs, Days

🚨 Locum Adult Care Physician Assistant – Downey, CA 🚨

💰 Pay Rate: $110–$130/hour 

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Adult Care Physician Assistant for a 6-month locum assignment at Downey Medical Center, with the potential to extend. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new post-hospital discharge pilot program focused on improving patient transitions of care.

Position Highlights

• 📍 Location: Downey, CA
• 🏥 Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• 📅 Duration: ASAP Start | 6 Months (Extension Possible)
• 🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• 📞 Call: None
• 👥 Patient Volume: Approximately 12–16 patients per day
• 💻 EMR: EPIC (HealthConnect)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients within 7 days of hospital discharge.
• Conduct in-person, telehealth, and telephone follow-up visits.
• Participate in a new transitional care program designed to improve post-discharge outcomes.
• Training provided for select procedures, including:
  • PICC Line Care & Removal
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Central Venous Catheter Removal
  • Tunneled Venous Device Removal
  • PleurX Management & Removal
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Suturing, Wound Care/I&D
  • Arthrocentesis

Requirements

• Active California PA License
• Board Certified
• BLS (AHA)

• Adult Care experience required

   

If you're an experienced PA looking for a rewarding outpatient opportunity with a leading healthcare system, we'd love to connect!