Local Contract Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine
Fontana, CA
Medlivo
3x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Locum Opportunity

Location: Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center, Fontana, CA
Specialty: Rheumatology – Nurse Practitioner / Adult Physician Assistant
Pay Rate: $100–$120/hr
Schedule: Part-Time | 20 Hours/Week
Duration: 1 Year | Starting February 2027, pending credentialing

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Adult Physician Assistant to provide part-time clinic coverage at Fontana Medical Center. The provider will take over an existing Rheumatology NP's patient panel and manage ongoing rheumatology care.

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 30-minute lunch on full-day shifts
• Total: 20 hours per week
• No call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an established Rheumatology patient panel.
• Evaluate and treat patients with rheumatologic conditions.
• Develop and manage diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Perform Trigger Point Injections.
• Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Complete clinical documentation in Epic (Kaiser Health Connect).
• Manage inbox responsibilities, including patient messages and lab results.

Patient Volume

• Approximately 16 patients per day.
• 8 patients per 4-hour block.
• New consultations: 40 minutes.
• Follow-up appointments: 20 minutes.

Requirements

• Active California license.
• Board Certified NP or PA.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Strong, specific Rheumatology experience required.
• Experience with Rheumatology treatment plans and Trigger Point Injections.
• Epic / Health Connect experience preferred.
• Vaccination preferred; waivers will be considered.

Additional Details

• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• EMR: Epic (Health Connect)
• Credentialing: Approximately 90 days
• Temporary privileges: Not available
• Coverage Reason: Existing provider transitioning to a union position.