Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens)
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Schedule: 5 shifts/week, 8-hour shifts (06:45–17:45), scheduled coverage, no call
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 11/30/26
• Pay: $110/hr–$120/hr

Description

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician in a surgery/trauma specialty within an acute care hospital. You will conduct patient histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and create and implement treatment plans. You will also prescribe medications, perform procedures as authorized, educate patients, and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Prescribe medications
• Perform procedures as authorized and under supervising physician oversight
• Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care
• Document medical records accurately and thoroughly
• Stay current on advancements in medicine through continuing education

Requirements

• MPAS from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active, unencumbered PA license in Idaho
• NCCPA national certification
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in the specialty (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($110/hr–$120/hr)
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing support
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management
• Potential additional reimbursements where required by applicable law