Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)
Location: San Diego, California
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $145 – $156/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a temporary assignment in San Diego, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
• Provide inpatient trauma coverage for trauma patients with variable acuity across the Trauma Floor and Stepdown Unit (INU)
• Perform daily inpatient rounding on up to 15 patients per day
• Complete daily progress note documentation
• Conduct patient evaluations and provide ongoing clinical management
• Manage discharges and discharge planning
• Coordinate patient care across the trauma service
• Provide general clinical support for the trauma service as needed
• Manage a fast-paced and variable-acuity inpatient trauma population
• Work 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), Monday through Sunday, including weekends
• Provide holiday coverage as required
• Maintain current Acute Care certification
• Maintain current California Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Maintain current NCCPA certification
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Maintain current ACLS certification
• Work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced inpatient environment
Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
