Physician Assistant / Surgery - General-Hand / California / Locums to Perm / Locum Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Locum Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - General Surgery for our client in California!

Job Responsibilities

* Perform preoperative consults on surgical patients, including risk assessments and information gathering.
* Conduct patient interviews and complete full consult notes for day-of-surgery cases.
* Report abnormal lab and test results to the medical director.
* Address patient concerns and answer questions from RNs in the clinic.
* Discuss any patient-related issues with the medical director.
* Alert the medical director to logistical concerns affecting patient care.

Qualifications

* Surgical experience required.
* At least 50 clinical services, cases, or assessments in an acute care hospital within the last 24 months.
* Active CA medical license.
* Active CA DEA license.
* At least two years of current hospital clinical activity in the specialty.
* Explanation required for any gaps in practice greater than three months.
* Case logs must be provided upon presentation for surgical specialties.

Working Hours

* Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* Approximately 14-week assignment.
* Guaranteed 8 hours per day.
* Overtime applies after 8 hours in a day.

Skills

* Strong clinical assessment and surgical patient evaluation skills.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, RNs, and medical directors.
* Ability to identify and escalate abnormal findings promptly.
* Proficiency in completing detailed consult documentation.
* Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple patient cases efficiently.

All travel expenses are reimbursed by our client and Orchard covers malpractice insurance with tail coverage!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $125.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person