Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospitalist

Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospitalist Rhino Medical Services - 3.7 Fresno, CA Job Details Locum tenens 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient follow-up care Hospital rounding Telemetry Inpatient Hospital medicine Care documentation Mid-level ACLS Certification Transitional care planning in clinical case management Acute care facility experience Overseeing care coordination Clinical information systems Clinical documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Critical care (emergency response procedures) Emergency medicine Internal medicine Patient progress monitoring Patient treatment Care conference participation Communication skills Cross-functional communication Patient observation Full Job Description Fresno, California Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Opportunity One Credentialing Process. Multiple Hospitals. Consistent Shift Access. Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Physician Assistants for a newly developed Hospital Medicine coverage program supporting one of Central California's largest integrated healthcare systems. Launching September 2026, this innovative multi-hospital coverage model provides Physician Assistants access to multiple inpatient facilities through a single credentialing process—creating exceptional schedule flexibility, ongoing shift availability, and long-term assignment stability. Providers will practice alongside established Hospital Medicine physicians across a diverse inpatient network ranging from large tertiary referral centers to community-based hospitals, all supported by Epic EMR and a mature operational infrastructure. If you're an experienced Physician Assistant who enjoys inpatient medicine, complex patient management, and collaborative physician-led care, this opportunity offers a level of flexibility and clinical variety rarely found in traditional locum tenens assignments. Opportunity Highlights September 2026 Program Launch Ongoing Hospital Medicine Coverage One Credentialing Process Across Multiple Hospitals Epic EMR Across the Entire Network Day, Swing, and Night Opportunities Available Long-Term Assignment Stability Flexible Scheduling Options Physician-Supported Practice Environment Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Coverage Provided Why This Opportunity Is Different Most locum Hospital Medicine opportunities are tied to a single facility, leaving providers dependent on census fluctuations and changing staffing needs. This program offers something different. Credential once and gain access to multiple hospitals throughout the Fresno market, creating a broader pool of available shifts and significantly improving schedule consistency over time. For Physician Assistants seeking long-term locum stability, few opportunities offer this level of flexibility and market access. Practice Environment Providers may support a variety of inpatient facilities, including: Major tertiary referral centers Level I Trauma-supported inpatient medicine programs Large community hospitals Specialized inpatient consultation services Observation medicine programs System-wide resources include: Epic EMR throughout Closed ICU practice models Integrated specialty support Established Hospital Medicine leadership Collaborative physician supervision Multidisciplinary inpatient care teams Clinical Responsibilities Responsibilities vary by facility and shift assignment and may include: Observation patient management Long Length-of-Stay patient management Inpatient rounding and follow-up care Cross-coverage responsibilities Rapid Response participation Goals-of-Care discussions Care transitions and discharge planning Collaborative multidisciplinary inpatient care Epic documentation and order management Not an Admissions-Heavy Hospitalist Assignment This opportunity is designed around ongoing inpatient management rather than high-volume admissions. Providers focus on patient progression, cross-coverage, observation medicine, care coordination, and supporting Hospital Medicine teams managing medically complex patients. This environment is particularly attractive to Physician Assistants who enjoy inpatient medicine and collaborative physician-supported practice. Who We're Seeking Physician Assistant Recent inpatient clinical experience strongly preferred Backgrounds in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, Observation Medicine, Critical Care, Step-Down, Telemetry, or related inpatient practice environments welcomed Experience caring for medically complex adult patients Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Comfortable working within Hospital Medicine teams ACLS Certification Why Physician Assistants Move on This Opportunity Credential once for access to multiple hospitals Consistent access to available shifts Long-term assignment stability Major California healthcare system environment Epic EMR throughout Diverse inpatient medicine exposure Strong physician collaboration Minimal procedural expectations Flexible scheduling options September 2026 launch opportunity About Fresno, California Located in California's Central Valley, Fresno offers outstanding access to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and California's major metropolitan regions. Providers enjoy a lower cost of living than many California markets while practicing within one of the state's largest and fastest-growing healthcare systems. Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical Weekly direct deposit AAA-rated malpractice coverage Concierge credentialing support Dedicated recruiter communication Travel and lodging coordination Transparent process from presentation through placement Long-term relationship focus Apply today with your updated CV to secure early consideration for September 2026 onboarding and credentialing. Rhino Medical is leading the charge. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.