Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Ridgecrest, CA

Physician Assistant | Family Practice Location: Ridgecrest, CA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Family Practice PA in Ridgecrest, California, 93555!We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an exciting 30-day assignment in California, starting Jun 15, 2026. Our client requires a professional to commit to six 12-hour shifts monthly, specifically from 11a-11p in POD B and 9a-9p in POD C. This role involves comprehensive duties such as managing belly pain, blood work, prescription refills, sick visits, and low-risk chest pain cases in POD B. Additionally, the Physician Assistant will perform triage, patient intakes, and ER placement in POD C, playing a crucial part in patient flow and care.Responsibilities and DutiesCommit to six 12-hour shifts per month.Work from 11a-11p in POD B alongside an RN.Manage cases involving belly pain, blood work, prescription refills, and sick visits.Evaluate patients presenting with chest pain who have no associated risk factors.Provide care for patients who do not require continuous monitoring.Work from 9a-9p in POD C.Perform triage duties for the waiting room.Conduct patient intakes.Facilitate patient placement back into the emergency room.Additional InformationBoard Certification: Family Medicine required.EMR System: Paragon.Work site is a trauma center.BenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility. About Wellhart, LLCWellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.  Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.  Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to: *Travel the United States and see new places.*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.*Set your own schedule.*Earn more money than permanent providers.*Experience new practice settings.*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages. Join the Wellhart team!  1713813EXPPLAT