APP - Locums Hospitalist PA Opportunity in California – Day Shifts | High-Acuity Hospitalist Coverage | Local Candidates Only

Job description

Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Hospitalist PA for short-term day shift coverage within a high-acuity hospital system supporting both the Irvine and Los Alamitos campuses. This opportunity is ideal for providers comfortable in busy inpatient environments with strong hospital medicine experience.

Assignment Details

Start Date: June 2026
Coverage needed for specific open shifts only
12-hour day shifts
Local/drive-in candidates only

Open Coverage Needs

Los Alamitos campus
Day shifts needed for June 6, 7, and 8

Practice Setting

Hospital-based inpatient coverage
Epic EMR
Closed ICU model
No observation unit at Irvine campus

Facility Details

Irvine campus: Approximately 80 staffed beds with anticipated summer census growth
Los Alamitos campus: Approximately 80 beds
Approximately 60% admission rate at Irvine campus

Clinical Responsibilities

Inpatient Hospitalist coverage
Day shift responsibilities only
No procedures required during day shifts
ICU team handles code blue response during daytime coverage
No vent management responsibilities for day providers

Requirements

Board Certified PA or ACNP
Active California license required
AHA ACLS certification required
Must have experience practicing in high-acuity inpatient settings
Local candidates strongly preferred

Additional Highlights

Supportive closed ICU structure
No daytime procedural burden
High-volume academic-affiliated hospital environment
Short-term focused coverage with defined dates