Medlivo is seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery for a local contract job in Downey, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Discipline: Physician Assistant
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 38 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Orthopedic Surgery NP/PA – Spine First Assist Locum Opportunity | Downey, CA
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage at a leading hospital in Downey, California. This assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized spine surgery team performing complex and advanced procedures.
Assignment Details
- Location: Downey, CA
- Duration: October 2026 – March 2027 (possible extension)
- Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
- Setting: Hospital
- Compensation: $100–$120/hr
Responsibilities
- Serve as First Assist on complex spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, deformity corrections, revision procedures, trauma cases, and minimally invasive spine surgeries.
- Assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation placement, wound closure, and intraoperative support.
- Review patient history, imaging, and surgical plans with attending surgeons.
- Participate in postoperative care, documentation, and patient handoffs.
Requirements
- Board Certified NP or PA
- Active California License
- BLS & ACLS (AHA)
- First Assist Certification required for NPs
- Demonstrated Spine Surgery First Assist experience
- Strong knowledge of spinal anatomy, instrumentation, and complex wound closure techniques
Additional Information
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days
- Potential after-hours pager call for urgent surgical cases
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV and availability for consideration.
About Medlivo
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits