Locum Tenens Trauma Physician Assistant – California (Bay Area)

Locum Tenens Trauma APP – California (Bay Area) 📍 Location: Oakland, CA 🏥 Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center (Busy Bay Area hospital) 📅 Start Date: 8/3/2026 ⏳ Contract Length: Ongoing 🕒 Schedule: 3x12s (7a–7p) – may consider 5x8s Mix of days, nights, and weekends Minimum 4 weekend shifts/month required No Call 💼 Position Details Full-time coverage needed APP will work across ED, floor, and ICU Manage critically ill trauma patients throughout continuum of care Patients per day: Floor: 20–25 (shared with resident) Clinic: ~20/day Trauma activations: 5–12 per shift Patient population: Ages 15–101 EMR: Epic 🩺 Clinical Scope High-acuity trauma care in one of the busiest trauma centers in the Bay Area Exposure to: Shock management ACS, stroke Neurosurgery & orthopedics (plus) Hands-on procedures highly preferred: Arterial lines Central lines Chest tubes ✅ Requirements Active CA License (in hand at submission) DEA (CA) Certifications: BLS & ACLS (required) ATLS: Must be willing to obtain within 1 year Experience: Minimum 1 year trauma experience Level 1 trauma experience strongly preferred ICU experience = huge plus Backgrounds considered: Trauma, ICU, ED, Neurosurgery, Ortho No OR / First Assist-only backgrounds This is a high-acuity, hands-on trauma role ideal for experienced APPs who thrive in fast-paced environments and want broad exposure across ED, ICU, and inpatient trauma care.

👉 Interested or know someone who is? Reach out for more details! Morgan Helinski Locum Tenens Recruiter at Aya Locums 619-550-3765 [email protected]