Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Room (ER) Oakland, CA
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Emergency Room (ER) in Oakland, CA. 13-week hospital assignment; 10-hour night shifts; competitive weekly pay. Join a dynamic hospital team providing acute care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Job Details
- Location: Oakland, CA 94611 (Oakland / San Francisco Bay Area)
- Setting: Hospital - Emergency Room / Emergency Department (ED)
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026)
- Shift: 10-hour shifts, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM (night shift, ED schedule)
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,560 - $3,820
- Job Type: Locum tenens / travel healthcare / hospital job
Job Requirements
- Active Physician Assistant certification (PA-C)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in emergency medicine, urgent care, or hospital ED
- Comfortable working 10-hour night shifts and a fast-paced emergency department
- Strong communication, teamwork, triage, and acute care skills
- Current eligibility to work in the United States; California licensure or eligibility for state licensure encouraged for this assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the emergency room in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical support staff
- Perform focused patient assessments, triage, order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, x-ray, CT), and develop emergency treatment plans
- Assist with and perform ED procedures as appropriate, respond to emergency situations, and escalate care when needed
- Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic health record and maintain complete medical records
- Contribute to a positive, efficient, and safe ED environment focused on quality and patient experience
Why Join This Team
- Work in a supportive hospital setting in Oakland, CA with exposure to diverse patient populations
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for locum tenens PAs
- Gain valuable emergency medicine experience in a busy ED-great for PA career growth
- Opportunity to experience the San Francisco Bay Area during the assignment
Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Physician Assistant (ER PA) role in Oakland, CA. Join our healthcare team today and bring your emergency medicine skills to a high-impact hospital position.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
