Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Oakland, California
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $156 – $168/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for a temporary assignment in Oakland, California. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Physician Assistant (PA):
• Work 3×12-hour shifts per week, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to complete a minimum of 6 shifts per month
• Shifts must be distributed across more than one week per month to comply with CA overtime regulations
• Act as a primary care team member responsible for the safe delivery of inpatient care for newborns and infants from birth to 1 year of age
• Provide care in a Level IV NICU setting, including patients requiring surgery for heart, lung, gastrointestinal, and other life-threatening conditions
• May be cross-trained to cover the newborn nursery as needed
• Meet productivity expectations as set forth by the Division Chief
• Perform all patient care activities that are appropriate and clearly delineated within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, APP colleagues, and other administrative staff
• Utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation and charting
• Maintain current and valid California state licensure
• Maintain Board Certification in Neonatal specialty
• Maintain current BLS, NRP, and DEA with California address (Schedule 2/2n required)
• If NP, must hold Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification (NNP-BC); if PA, must hold a Master’s in PA Studies or Master’s in Medical Science
• Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day
• Possess a minimum of 2-3 years of neonatal experience in Level III/IV NICUs
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccine requirements including booster (medical/religious exemptions only)
• All certifications must be AHA-issued
Benefits for a Physician Assistant (PA):
- 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.
