Physician Assistnt (PA) - Neurological Surgery
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
San Francisco, CA Locum Tenens
San Francisco, California Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity
Support Staff • Outpatient Care • Neuro Spine Experience
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed Physician Assistants for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. This is an outpatient, academic medical center setting supporting neurosurgery and spine care, with a focus on outpatient clinic coverage for a busy neuro-spine practice.
Opportunity Highlights
- Physician Assistant locum tenens position
- Supportive outpatient neuro-spine surgery clinic
- Full-time, M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekends or holidays
- Start Date: ASAP, contract length: 25 weeks
- EMR: Epic
- Patient volume: 20-25 patients/day in person, with telehealth up to 26
- Support team includes 7 APPs, surgeons, physiatrists, MAs, patient navigators
- Focus solely on outpatient consults, post-op, follow-ups, and administrative support in clinic
Schedule Details
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No inpatient or OR duties
- Coverage required every week, M-F
Clinical Scope
- Support neuro spine, neuro surgical, ortho spine, or pain management patients
- Conduct consults independently with 2-3 years’ relevant experience
- Manage post-op and follow-up appointments, diagnostics, medication orders
- Perform wound care, staple removal, drain removals, injections (if experienced)
- Collaborate with a team of surgeons and physiatrists in outpatient clinic setting
- EMR documentation within Epic
Practice Environment
This outpatient neuro-spine clinic is based within an academic medical center in San Francisco, California. The team supports a diverse adult patient population, seeing both surgical and non-surgical patients exclusively in outpatient settings. The APPs provide support to surgeons, handling post-op and follow-up care while surgeons manage initial visits and pre-op assessments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in physician assistant studies
- Active California PA license (or eligible)
- DEA license (schedule 2 and 2N) required
- BLS certification required
- 2-3 years of clinical experience in ortho spine surgery, neuro spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients
- Thorough experience with neuro-spine cases preferred; neurology providers with spine experience considered
- Credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days
Preferred Qualifications
- Outpatient spine experience, including injections (trigger points, hips, knees), a plus
- Academic medical center experience preferred
Why Providers Move on This Opportunity
- Opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient neuro-spine setting within a prominent academic institution
- Consistent weekly schedule with no inpatient or OR responsibilities
- Supportive team of surgeons and physiatrists focusing on comprehensive outpatient care
Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical
- Weekly direct deposit payments
- Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
- Concierge recruiter communication
- Transparent process from submission to placement
- Focus on long-term professional relationships
Apply with your updated CV to secure upcoming coverage dates.
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