Senior Physician Assistant – Urgent Care / Emergency (Evening, 36 hrs)
Location: Roseville | Onsite
Salary: USD $170,000 – $230,000 / yr
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a physician, the Senior Physician Assistant delivers high-quality, efficient, patient-focused care in a team-based environment. This role may include patient management in urgent care, emergency, hospital, and/or perioperative settings. Duties can include First Assist responsibilities in the OR, specialty-specific procedures, and on-call coverage. As an experienced clinician, the Senior Physician Assistant also serves as a mentor to less experienced PAs, providing both clinical and operational expertise.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations and compile detailed medical histories
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (imaging, ECG, labs)
- Perform therapeutic procedures: injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, infection management
- Develop and implement patient management plans, document care, and ensure continuity
- Educate patients and families on treatment, prevention, and health maintenance
- Specialty-specific duties may include:
- First Assist in surgeries and perioperative procedures
- Inpatient rounding and admissions
- Pre- and post-operative education and management
- Writing admission, post-op, discharge, and transfer documentation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support departmental collaboration
Must-Have Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Physician Assistant
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
- Active California Physician Assistant License
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Physician Assistant National Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Requirements:
- Fluoroscopy Permit required (or must be obtained within 18 months) for Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Oncology specialties
- Ability to perform department-specific tasks and work in a collaborative environment
Schedule (Onsite)
- Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu (12:30 pm – 8:30 pm) | Sat (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
- Week 2: Sun (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) | Mon, Thu, Fri (12:30 pm – 8:30 pm)