Job Title: Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Surgery Trauma Redding, CA
Why Apply?
Join a busy Level II Trauma Center in Redding, CA, providing flexible scheduling for immediate start dates. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay rate with comprehensive benefits, including travel and licensure reimbursement. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your trauma surgery experience in a supportive, well-established facility.
Quick Facts:
- Location: Mercy Medical Center Redding, Redding, CA
- Start Date: 08/08/2026
- Shift: PM shift (3 p.m. 1 a.m.)
- Hours/Week: Flexible, based on schedule
- Employment Type: Contract / Locum
- Licenses/Certifications: CA state license, BLS, ACLS, ATLS (preferred)
- Experience: Trauma and surgical assist experience preferred
Pay & Benefits:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $0.00 (discussed upon application)
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
What You ll Do:
- Take patient histories and perform physical examinations in a trauma setting
- Assist in surgical procedures as first or second assist under supervision
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and radiology studies
- Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations promptly
- Instruct and counsel patients on their health, medications, and follow-up care
- Facilitate patient admissions and manage medical records
- Assist in procedures such as wound care, fracture management, and central line insertions
- Support acute trauma care, including chest tube insertion, burn care, and foreign body removal
What You Need:
- Valid CA state physician assistant license
- Proven trauma and surgical assisting experience
- Certification in BLS, ACLS; ATLS preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills
About the Assignment:
Be part of a dynamic trauma team at a leading facility in Redding, California, supporting the trauma surgeon and caring for a diverse patient population. You ll gain valuable experience in emergency and surgical trauma care, working alongside dedicated medical professionals in a Level II Trauma Center setting. The schedule is ideal for clinicians seeking a flexible and impactful locum role.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply