Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Job Quick Facts:


• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery - PA

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Facility Location: Torrence, CA

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental

• Coverage Period: June 01, 2026 - Ongoing

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Shift Schedule: 7a-4p

• Call Schedule:

- Nights: 6:30p-7a; 2 days per week

- Weekends: 24-hour call; 2 weekends per month

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins

• Call Ratio: 1:2

• Patient Volume: 5-8

- ICU: 2-3

- Surgery: 1

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Physician in Practice: 3

• Support Staff: 2 NP/PAs, 3 MAs

• Procedures:

- Endoscopic and Radial artery harvesting

- Interpret EKGs, Labs, ECMO

- IABP, Impella

• Duties/Responsibilities:

- Rounding on inpatient post-ops.

- First assist in surgery.

- Seeing patients in the clinic.

• No of Exam Rooms: 3

• Lab and Xray onsite

• EMR: Epic

• Hospital privileges required: Yes

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:

• Active CA License

• BC

• BLS, ACLS

• DEA