Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Job - Inpatient Cardiology in San Francisco, CA
Join a dynamic inpatient cardiology team in San Francisco, California, and deliver high-impact patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. This locum tenens Physician Assistant job offers daily rounding, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to care for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions in one of the most sought-after California healthcare markets.
Job Details
- Position: Physician Assistant (PA)
- Specialty: Inpatient Cardiology
- Setting: Hospital-based, non-ICU inpatient care
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- Duration: 23 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Shift Type: Day shifts, 3x12-hour schedule
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,140 - $5,510
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60-90 days
- Location: San Francisco, CA 94131
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of inpatient cardiology experience required
- Experience managing hospitalized medicine patients required
- Strong clinical documentation skills, including progress notes and discharge summaries
- Skilled in history taking, physical exams, and thorough charting
- Ability to coordinate complex discharges with nursing, social work, case management, physical therapy, and pharmacy
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Experience with Epic preferred
- License eligibility for Physician Assistant practice required
- COVID-19 vaccination required, including booster, with medical or religious exemptions only
Responsibilities
- Round with the attending physician and participate in daily inpatient cardiology care
- Provide care for adult patients with cardiac conditions and concurrent medical issues
- Document progress notes, consults, and discharge summaries accurately and efficiently
- Coordinate patient care and discharge planning with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and daily team workflow
- Support new admissions and assist with post-cardiac procedure patient care as needed
- Manage approximately 6-7 patients per day in a busy inpatient hospital environment
Apply now for this locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunity in San Francisco, CA, and join a collaborative inpatient cardiology healthcare team today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
