Locum Tenens Trauma Physician Assistant– California (Bay Area)

Job description

Location: Oakland, CA
Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center (Busy Bay Area hospital)
Contract Length: Ongoing

Schedule:
3x12s (7a–7p) – may consider 5x8s
Mix of days, nights, and weekends
Minimum 4 weekend shifts/month required
No Call

Position Details
Full-time coverage needed
APP will work across ED, floor, and ICU
Manage critically ill trauma patients throughout continuum of care
Patients per day:
Floor: 20–25 (shared with resident)
Clinic: ~20/day
Trauma activations: 5–12 per shift
Patient population: Ages 15–101

Exposure to:
Shock management
ACS, stroke
Neurosurgery & orthopedics (plus)
Hands-on procedures highly preferred:
Arterial lines
Central lines
Chest tubes

Requirements
Active CA License
DEA (CA)
Certifications: BLS & ACLS (required)
ATLS: Must be willing to obtain within 1 year

Experience:
Minimum 1 year trauma experience
Level 1 trauma experience strongly preferred


This is a high-acuity, hands-on trauma role ideal for experienced APPs who thrive in fast-paced environments and want broad exposure across ED, ICU, and inpatient trauma care.

Interested or know someone who is? Reach out for more details!

Morgan Helinski
Locum Tenens Recruiter at Aya Locums
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• No Call
• Medical Malpractice Provided