Physician Assistant II - Critical Care - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

1 month ago
Los Angeles, California$158K - $261KPer Diem / PRNPhysician Assistant
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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65% above median for Physician Assistant in CA

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Keck Medicine of USC as a Critical Care PA – $158K-$261K, Rotating Shifts in United States. The Physician Assistant (PA) II- Critical Care is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA works 12 hours shifts with a variable schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s).
  • The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice.
  • The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

  • solving, planning and evaluation skills. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Physician Assistant
  • 8100, or by email at uschr@usc. edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non
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  • based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $158K - $261K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Keck Medicine of USC as a Critical Care PA – $158K-$261K, Rotating Shifts.

Key Skills

Critical CarePhysician Assistant PracticeMedical HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsPatient Management PlansDiagnostic TestingMedication OrderingProcedure PerformanceCare CoordinationPatient CounselingMentoringProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management
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Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant II - Critical Care - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) at Keck Medicine of USC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Critical Care Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care Medicine position at Keck Medicine of USC is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Keck Medicine of USC lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $158k to $261k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($158k–$261k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Physician Assistant Practice, Medical Histories, Physical Examinations, Patient Management Plans, Diagnostic Testing, Medication Ordering, Procedure Performance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant II practices medicine under physician supervision, focusing on care coordination, education, and clinical management within a critical care setting, involving tasks like history taking, physical exams, ordering tests, and prescribing medications. This role requires functionin...

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About Keck Medicine of USC

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago