Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in California
Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum tenens physician assistant
- Family practice PA
- Primary care PA
This locum tenens Physician Assistant role in Family Practice is a temporary, 60-day assignment based in California, serving a predominantly Spanish-speaking and Medicaid patient population. The PA will provide comprehensive primary care, use Epic EMR for documentation, and work closely with medical assistants and an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have locum experience, an active California DEA and Furnishing license, family medicine board certification, and familiarity with rural or community health settings is preferred.
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 locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and runs for 60 days, featuring day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The assignment involves serving a diverse patient population, including a significant number of Spanish-speaking patients, with translators and Spanish-speaking medical assistants available to support care delivery.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive primary care in a Family Practice setting
- Deliver care to a patient panel with 75 percent Spanish-speaking patients (translation support provided)
- Serve a predominantly Medical/Medicaid patient base
- Utilize Epic electronic medical records system for all patient documentation
- Collaborate closely with medical assistants and interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care
Additional Information
- Locum experience is required
- Prior experience in FQHC, rural health, or Indian Health Service settings is preferred
- Recent Family Practice experience is required (internal medicine and pediatrics only backgrounds are not accepted)
- Active California DEA and Furnishing license required
- Family Medicine board certification required
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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