Locum Physician Assistant; PA; Surgery - Orthopedic - in Neptune , NJ

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: Neptune City, NJ Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: $150 per hour Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

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Locum Tenens Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant – Neptune City, NJ

HPA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with Orthopedic Trauma experience for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in Neptune City, New Jersey.

• Duration: 24 weeks

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Hours: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM

• Approximately 40 hours per week

• No call

• No weekends

• No holiday coverage

• Inpatient Orthopedic Trauma coverage

• Daily pre-op and post-op rounding

• Assist with orthopedic trauma consultations

• Floor coverage and discharge management

• Intermittent splinting support

• Work alongside another APP each day

• Prior locums experience not required

• Pay Ranking:
  Top 10% target compensation

• Estimated Weekly Pay:
  Approximately $6,000/week

• Estimated Daily Pay:
  Approximately $1,200/day

The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient coverage for an Orthopedic Trauma service, focusing on daily rounds, floor management, preoperative and postoperative patient care, consultations, and discharge coordination.

The locum PA will work alongside another APP each day, providing a collaborative coverage model and consistent clinical support.

This position is particularly attractive for an experienced orthopedic PA seeking a predictable weekday assignment without call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities.

• Round on inpatient pre-op and post-op orthopedic trauma patients

• Provide daily floor coverage

• Assist with orthopedic trauma consultations

• Coordinate and complete patient discharges

• Assist with patient assessment and follow-up

• Provide intermittent splinting support

• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, APPs, nurses, and other clinical staff

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Certified Physician Assistant

• Orthopedic or Orthopedic Trauma experience strongly preferred

• Inpatient experience preferred

• Comfortable managing pre-op and post-op orthopedic patients

• Current DEA

• Current CDS

• Must meet applicable New Jersey licensing and facility credentialing requirements

• Prior locum tenens experience is not required

Neptune City is located along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, providing convenient access to coastal communities, restaurants, recreation, and beaches. The area also offers access to major transportation routes serving northern New Jersey, New York City, and the greater Philadelphia region.

HPA Healthcare connects physicians and advanced practice providers with high-quality locum tenens opportunities nationwide. Our team provides dedicated support throughout the submission, credentialing, onboarding, and assignment process.

HPA Healthcare

About HPA Healthcare

At HPA Healthcare, we're committed to empowering clinicians and establishing strong partnerships with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to provide clinicians with opportunities for personal and professional growth, while helping healthcare facilities deliver exceptional patient care through our dedicated clinical teams.

We are proudly Joint Commission–certified, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of staffing firms—demonstrating our commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory excellence.

Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. We believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.

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