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Neurosurgery NP/PA – Locum TenensMercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA Inpatient/Emergency | Adult 18+ | Cerner  <h3>💰 Pay Rate</h3>$110–$130/hour  <h3>📅 Coverage</h3><ul><li>Multiple dates available through December 2027</li><li>Coverage needed due to provider shortage</li><li>120-day temporary privileges available</li><li>No resident/teaching supervision required</li></ul><h3>🏥 Practice Details</h3><ul><li>265-bed hospital</li><li>Inpatient Neurosurgery service with Emergency coverage</li><li>Adult patients, 18+</li><li>Support from an on-call neurosurgeon</li><li>Primary neurosurgery team includes Dr. Lars Widdel and Dr. Federico Castro-Moure</li></ul><h3>🩺 Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Round on and evaluate neurosurgery patients</li><li>Evaluate new neurosurgical consults</li><li>Coordinate patient care with the neurosurgeon on call</li><li>Write daily progress notes, consultation notes, discharge instructions and summaries</li><li>Order and coordinate patient care as appropriate</li><li>Remove and manage surgical/neurological drains</li><li>Communicate changes in neurological status or care plans to the neurosurgeon</li><li>Coordinate with nursing, case management, social work and other providers</li><li>Communicate treatment plans and updates with patients and families</li></ul><h3>🔹 Procedures</h3><ul><li>Dressing and drain changes/removal</li><li>Suture removal</li><li>Wound debridement and closure</li><li>Laceration repair</li><li>Cervical spine clearance</li><li>Manipulation/removal of external ventricular, lumbar and subdural drains</li><li>Removal of intracranial pressure monitors</li><li>Ordering spinal braces</li></ul><h3>💻 EMR</h3>Cerner<h3>📋 Credentialing</h3><ul><li>Temporary/emergency privileging available</li><li>Credentialing timeframe varies</li><li>No concurrent privileging at other sites</li></ul>Interested? Please share your CV, availability, and contact information to discuss this opportunity and next steps.

<h2>Adult Endocrinology NP/PA – Locum Tenens</h2>Location: California Pay Rate: $110–$130/hr Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Setting: Outpatient Clinic EMR: EPIC / Kaiser HealthConnect<h3>Position Overview</h3>We are seeking a Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Adult Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity supporting an outpatient Endocrinology clinic.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of adult Endocrinology patients.</li><li>Manage primarily Diabetes patients, along with Osteoporosis and Transgender Care.</li><li>Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up.</li><li>Review and manage medications, labs, and diagnostic results.</li><li>Educate patients on disease management, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.</li><li>Document patient encounters accurately in EPIC/HealthConnect.</li><li>Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality patient care.</li></ul><h3>Patient Mix</h3><ul><li>70% Diabetes</li><li>20% Osteoporosis</li><li>5–10% Transgender Care</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Board Certified Adult NP or Adult PA</li><li>Active California medical license</li><li>BLS certification</li><li>Comfortable managing adult Endocrinology patients</li><li>EPIC experience preferred</li><li>Credentialing: Approximately 45–60 days</li></ul>

Position Highlights:   - Pay: $100/hr -$120/hr   - Location: Redding, CA   - Setting: Level II Trauma Center   - Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM   - Credentialing: 15–30 days   - EMR: Cerner Responsibilities:   - Manage trauma patients through admission, rounding, and discharge.   - Perform bedside procedures including central/arterial lines, chest tubes, laceration repairs, fracture reductions, and wound management.   - Support the Trauma Surgeon on call while working alongside a daytime Trauma APP.   - No surgical first assist required. Requirements:   - NP or PA with Trauma/Critical Care experience.   - Active California License (NPs: Furnishing Number; PAs: CA CSEC).   - NCCPA or ANCC Certified.   - BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and DEA.   - Currently practicing at a TJC-accredited hospital.

Cardiology Physician Assistant | Healthcare AI | San FranciscoBring your cardiology expertise to a healthcare AI company in downtown San Francisco (Mid-Market, near BART). This is a part-time, non-clinical W-2 contract with no patient care, no call, and no charting. You'll review cardiology medical records and explain real-world workflows in Epic so the team can build and evaluate AI tools. Schedule: Onsite Monday to Friday between 11am and 5pm, minimum 15 hours per week Contract: 8 weeks, with possible extension Pay: $115 to $125/hr, 1099 Requirements:<ul><li>Active, unrestricted California PA license and current NCCPA certification</li><li>3+ years of cardiology experience, inpatient or outpatient</li><li>Current, hands-on Epic experience</li><li>Able to work onsite in San Francisco</li><li>Able to pass a background check</li></ul>Nightingale's List has placed licensed clinicians nationwide since 2013.

Locum Hematology/Oncology PA/NP | Providence St. Joseph Health | Eureka, CA🏥 Outpatient Hematology/Oncology | 📅 December 2026 Start | Ongoing | 🚫 No Call | 💻 Epic EMR | 👥 12–14 Patients/DayProvidence St. Joseph Health is seeking 2 Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners for long-term locum coverage in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology clinic in Eureka, California. Providers who can commit to 2 weeks per month or more will be considered, with a preference for full-time coverage.<h2>Position Highlights</h2><ul><li>Facility: St. Joseph Hospital</li><li>Health System: Providence St. Joseph Health</li><li>Location: Eureka, CA</li><li>Specialty: Hematology/Oncology</li><li>Provider Type: PA or NP</li><li>Assignment: Locum Tenens</li><li>Providers Needed: 2</li><li>Start Date: December 1, 2026</li><li>Duration: Ongoing</li><li>Setting: Outpatient Clinic</li><li>Schedule: Monday–Friday</li><li>Shift: 8 AM–12 PM &amp; 1 PM–5 PM</li><li>Minimum Commitment: 2 weeks/month</li><li>Preferred: Full-time, 4 weeks/month</li><li>Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours/day</li><li>Overtime: After 9 hours/day, with pre-approval</li><li>Call: None</li><li>Patient Volume: 12–14 patients/day</li><li>EMR: Epic</li><li>Credentialing: Approximately 60 days</li></ul><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Provide outpatient Hematology/Oncology care</li><li>Evaluate and manage adult oncology and hematology patients</li><li>Conduct follow-up and established patient visits</li><li>Develop and manage treatment plans</li><li>Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other members of the oncology team</li><li>Provide ongoing patient management in the clinic</li><li>Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic</li></ul><h2>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</h2><ul><li>PA or NP required</li><li>Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible</li><li>Active California license required</li><li>DEA required</li><li>BLS required</li><li>Outpatient Hematology/Oncology experience preferred</li><li>Current CV required for submission</li><li>Must meet hospital privileging requirements</li></ul>

<h3>Key candidate requirements</h3><ul><li>Location: San Leandro, CA — Kaiser Permanente</li><li>Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery PA</li><li>Start: ASAP, pending credentialing</li><li>Duration: 3 months, likely extension up to 6 months</li><li>Rate: $100–$120/hr</li><li>Schedule: Mon–Fri<ul><li>Rounding/clinic: 7:30 AM–4 PM</li><li>Clinic only: 8:30 AM–5 PM</li></ul></li><li>No call</li><li>Setting: Inpatient + outpatient</li><li>Volume: 14–18 rounding / 19–21 clinic patients per day</li><li>No OR coverage</li><li>EMR: Epic/Health Connect</li><li>Requirements: Active CA PA license, Board Certified, BLS + ACLS (AHA)</li><li>Important: Must be available Thanksgiving week</li></ul>

<h2>Description  </h2>Position Title:  Family Medicine  – Physician Assistant  A major Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multi-specialty outpatient clinics located throughout Los Angeles County is seeking dedicated and mission-oriented Physician Assistants.  Position Summary  You will be joining a multidisciplinary team consisting of Family Medicine Physicians, Pediatricians, Internist, Endocrinologist, Dentist, and LCSW's in the treatment of our primary care patients. We see 180,000 visits a year for 48,000 patients.We are excited to share our employment opportunities; we have immediate openings for:<ul><li>Full-time: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM</li></ul>What We Offer Our Providers<ul><li>20 - 22 patients per day</li><li>No night or weekend call</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Excellent benefits</li><li>CME paid time off and stipend</li><li>Potential for growth opportunities</li><li>Malpractice coverage</li><li>Approved NHSC scholar site</li><li>Federal and state loan repayment</li><li>Sign-on incentive Available </li></ul>we would love the opportunity to discuss the following information so that you may determine if this is a good fit for your chosen career path.<ul><li>Hours of operation</li><li>Patient population demographics</li><li>Scheduling and patient load</li><li>Covid-19 procedures</li><li>Services</li><li>Health programs</li><li>Administrative time and charting systems</li><li>Compensation</li><li>Benefits</li></ul>

California Local Contract Physician Assistant Jobs

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

$110-130/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine

$110-130/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery

$100-130/hour

Local Contract Senior Physician Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology

$115-125/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Hematology / Oncology

$100-120/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

$100-120/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Family Practice

$80-85/hour

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Local Contract Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

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$110-130/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery

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Local Contract Senior Physician Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology

$115-125/hour

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Hematology / Oncology

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