Details Client NameLocums - UC San Diego Health System - Hillcrest Job TypeLocumOfferingLocumsProfessionAdvanced Practice SpecialtySurgical Physician Assistant (SPA) Job ID38400939Job TitleTrauma Surgery - Physician AssistantWeekly Pay$6876.0Shift Details Shift6:00AM - 6:00PM x 3Scheduled Hours36Job Order Details Start Date 11/16/2026 End Date 02/15/2027 Duration13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant
Location: San Diego, California
Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM x 3Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate:
$125 - $130/hrAstrya 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 Surgery Trauma Physician Assistant 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 certificationMaintain current California Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license Maintain current NCCPA certificationMaintain current BLS/CPR certificationMaintain current ACLS certification Work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced inpatient environment Benefits for a Surgery Trauma Physician AssistantWeekly 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. Client Details Address200 West Arbor DriveCitySan DiegoStateCAZip Code92103Job Board Disclaimer Job listings on this board are posted by Astrya Global and are subject to change or removal at any time without notice. Please call us at (888) 808-3138 or visit our website www.astryaglobal.com for more information.
