Job Description

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Per Diem Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join an experienced vascular surgery team in Bakersfield, California. This position provides the opportunity to support inpatient care, operating room cases, outpatient vascular clinic visits, and postoperative follow-up. Per-diem APPs will provide coverage based on departmental needs and provider availability.

Compensation : $136,500

Schedule

• Per-diem schedule with shifts available based on coverage needs

• 10-hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Weekday coverage

• Flexible scheduling based on mutual availability

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a fully equipped outpatient vascular clinic

• Assist with inpatient endovascular and open vascular surgery cases

• Support outpatient surgery center cases

• Manage patients with vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, dialysis access, and carotid disease

• Participate in elective and postoperative vascular clinics

• Perform inpatient rounds and consultations

• Assist vascular surgeons in the operating room

• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment

Requirements

• Current PA-C or Nurse Practitioner license and certification

• 1–2 years of vascular surgery experience strongly preferred

• Strong clinical and communication skills

• Ability to build rapport with patients

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative surgical environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Highlights

• Flexible per-diem scheduling

• Malpractice liability insurance provided

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital

• Collaborative and experienced vascular surgery team

• Dedicated HR and credentialing support throughout onboarding

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