Physician Assistant | Urgent Care
Location: California
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Urgent Care PA in California!
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity features a variable schedule with both day and overnight shifts. The assignment involves managing low acuity cases at a fast-paced urgent care site, with responsibilities including complex laceration repairs, X-ray reading, and neonatal to pediatric assessments.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Dec 15, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule:
- Dec 9 (Tue): 9p–7a
- Dec 13 (Sat): 7a–5p
- Dec 14 (Sun): 7a–5p
- Dec 16 (Tue): 4p–2a
- Dec 18 (Thu): 9p–7a
- Dec 20 (Sat): 4p–2a
- Dec 23 (Tue): 4p–2a
- Dec 27 (Sat): 7a–5p
- Dec 28 (Sun): 7a–5p
- Dec 31 (Wed): 4p–2a
- Jan 1 (Thu): 4p–2a
- Jan 2 (Fri): 4p–2a
- From Jan 3 onward: three 10-hour shifts per week (schedule to be determined)
Responsibilities and Duties- Evaluate and treat 3–4 patients per hour for low acuity urgent care conditions, including ankle sprains, stitches, and joint injuries
- Perform complex laceration repairs efficiently
- Conduct neonatal and pediatric assessments, including newborns from day one of life
- Interpret and read X-rays, adhering to established X-ray utilization guidelines
- Care for patients with wrist, joint, and minor trauma
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient encounters
Additional Information- Minimum of 3 years of emergency department experience required; candidates with 2 years of fast track urgent care/RME plus 2 years of ED experience will be considered
- California license required
- LA firecard required (can be obtained in 2 hours)
- Board certification in Family Medicine preferred
Benefits- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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