Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in California
Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physician Assistant
- Family Practice
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens Family Practice Physician Assistant role in California involves providing comprehensive care to a predominantly adult, primarily Spanish-speaking and Medicaid patient population. The position requires recent family practice experience, active California medical licenses including DEA with furnishing, and involves a 60-day assignment with weekday day shifts. Barton Associates offers locum tenens staffing solutions, including malpractice insurance and travel support, facilitating flexible healthcare staffing coverage.
Physician Assistant | Family Practice
Location: California
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice PA in California!
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, serving a diverse patient population with a high percentage of Spanish-speaking individuals and Medicaid recipients. Candidates must have recent Family Practice experience and hold an active CA DEA with furnishing license.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Nov 10, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive care to a predominantly adult patient population in a Family Practice setting
- Deliver care to a patient base where 75 percent are Spanish speaking, utilizing translators and Spanish-speaking medical assistants as needed
- Manage a high proportion of Medical/Medicaid cases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
- Collaborate effectively with clinic staff to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Uphold all regulatory and clinical standards consistent with Family Practice guidelines
Additional Information
- Locum experience is required
- Experience in FQHC, Rural Health, or IHS settings is strongly preferred
- Must possess active California license and current DEA with furnishing license
- Board certification in Family Medicine is required
- Only candidates with recent Family Practice experience will be considered (IM or Pediatrics experience alone is not sufficient)
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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