Surgery - Oncology Physician Assistant

Locum Surgical/General Oncology APP (Santa Monica, CA)
Location: Santa Monica, California
Start Date: January 1, 2026 (or sooner if privileging completed early)
End Date: March 1, 2026
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (flexible 7:00 AM 4:00 PM schedule available)
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient
EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active California license
  
• BLS required ; ACLS preferred
  
• Minimum of 25 case logs within the last two years
  
• Must be proficient in Epic EMR
  
• Prior Surgical or GI Oncology experience strongly preferred
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
• Local candidates preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient rounding and consults (including ER consults as needed)
  
• Support clinic operations, primarily on Tuesdays and Fridays
  
• Manage post-op follow-ups, patient calls, and results throughout the week
  
• Assist with in-basket messages, patient issues, and coordination of care
  
• Collaborate with another APP who primarily assists in the OR
  

• No nights, weekends, or call
  
• One-hour unpaid lunch per day
  
• patients per day on average
  
• Must be proactive and able to manage patient load independently

• Providers must submit documentation within 5 days of receiving the application
  
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: days
  
• No temporary privileges available
  

• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy due to medical leave
  
• Facility Type: Hospital-based surgical-oncology/general surgery clinic
  
• Holidays Observed: New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
  
• Board Certification: Required (NP or PA in Medical Oncology/Surgical Specialty)
  
• Admissions: Not required
  Position Overview
  We are seeking an experienced Surgical/General Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide full-time locum coverage in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves a mix of inpatient rounding, clinic support, and consults , with no nights, weekends, or call required.
  The APP will work closely with a busy GI Cancer Surgery team within a high-volume surgical-oncology/general surgery practice located in a 1206D clinic inside the hospital . This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who is confident working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
  Contact AJ van Wyk at Greenstaff Medical on