Locum Physician Assistant - ICU - San Diego, CA - $75-$90/hr

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide locum services in an ICU setting in San Diego, CA.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP with strong acute care experience looking for daytime coverage starting February 9, 2026.

🏥 Job Details:

Specialty: Primary Care – ICU

Setting: Acute Care Hospital

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday–Friday

Day shifts: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts)

On-call coverage required

Contract Length: ongoing (potential to extend)

Start Date: February 9, 2026

Responsibilities:

Provide care for patients across the lifespan (ages 6 months and up) in an acute care ICU setting

Perform minor procedures including sutures, casts, and splints

Conduct preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays

Facilitate admissions, treatment, and discharge planning

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams

✅ Requirements:

Active Physician Assistant license (California preferred)

Board Certification required (ANCC or AANP for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)

Master’s degree required

DEA and furnishing license required

Minimum qualifications:

1 year of full-time Emergency Medicine experience OR

2 years of Urgent Care experience OR

2 years of Family Medicine experience

Comfortable managing acute care patients and performing minor procedures

📋 Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: ~30–60 days

Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required

Interview with department leadership

Why Join Us?

Work in a busy ICU within an acute care hospital environment

Stable weekday schedule with daytime hours

Opportunity to treat diverse patient populations and perform hands-on procedures

Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided

Take the Next Step!

Contact Morgan Hennessey at [email protected] and call (858) 401-7142