Locum Surgery Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant job in Orange, CA - Make $115/hr - $135/hr

Aya Locums • Locums to Permanent • Orange, California, US • $115 - $135 / hour • 1w ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Surgery Cardiothoracic job in Orange, CA paying $115/hour - $135/hour.

Job Details:

Position: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
Start Date: 08-11-25
Length: 13 weeks

Schedule and Coverage:

Shift Coverage: Scheduled + No Call
Shift Schedule: Standard 4, 10-Hour 19:00 - 07:00

About the Facility:

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital

About Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs:

This is a generalized description of locum PA job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population and the PA specialty.

General Job Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribe medications.
Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and the supervising physician.
Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
Document medical records accurately and thoroughly.
Stay current on advancements in medicine through continuing education.

Skills:

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills in a specific area of medicine (e.g., family medicine, surgery, pediatrics).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
Proficiency in performing relevant physical examinations and procedures.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop and implement treatment plans.
Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively.
Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program.

License & Certifications:

Active and unencumbered PA license in California
National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Experience:

While requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of clinical experience in their area of specialty.

Additional Notes:

Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities.
These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.

With Aya Locums, you get:

Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
Dedicated application and assignment support.
In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
Travel and lodging coverage.
Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
If applicable, you get benefits such as:
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
- Paid sick time. Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Ayarsquo;s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
- Generous 401k match.
Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

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