Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in California
Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum Tenens
- Physician Assistant
- Family Practice
This locum tenens position seeks a licensed Family Practice Physician Assistant in California for a 77-day contract, providing primary and urgent care services. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, treating patients, performing office procedures, coordinating care, and documenting medical records. Barton Associates offers competitive pay, malpractice insurance, and full support for licensing and credentialing to ensure a streamlined hiring process.
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 a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 77-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 12, 2026. This role offers a balanced schedule of day shifts (8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and involves both primary care and urgent care coverage.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Jan 12, 2026
- LOA: 77 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8am to 6pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting for primary and urgent care needs
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions across a broad patient population
- Provide preventive care, health education, and wellness counseling
- Perform in office procedures as clinically appropriate
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community resources
- Document all encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with nursing staff, medical assistants, and support teams to ensure high quality patient care
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Additional Information
- Must hold a valid California license
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and DEA registration required
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) 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.
#LI-SC1
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.
1689125EXPPLAT
PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physician Assistant, Location:Los Angeles, CA-90040



