CV/CT Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Physician Assistant

* Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Santa Monica, CA 

* Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

* Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 3p

* On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 3p – 7a | Weekend call: Fri 3p – Mon 7a

* Call Type: Beeper

* Call Ratio: 1:2

* Call Response Time: 20 minutes

* Callback %: 30-50

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 5-8, 2-3 ICU, 1 Surgery

* Scheduled Patients: 4/month

* Rounding: Yes

FACILITY INFORMATION

* No. of Beds: 266

* No. of Exam Rooms: 3

* EMR System: Epic

* Physicians in Practice: 3

* APPs in Practice: 2

* Support Staff: MAs: 2, Office Staff: 1

* Lab & Xray onsite

REQUIRED PROCEDURES/DUTIES

* OR assist, Radial & Endoscope vein harvesting

* Interpret EKGs, XR, labs

* ECMO, IABP and Impella

* ICU/step-down patient management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified required

* Licenses: Licensed in CA

* DEA: CA DEA required

* Certifications: BLS, ACLS

* Experience: 3-5 years of experience preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide cardiothoracic surgical assistance in the operating room

* Manage ICU and step-down patients, including rounding

* Perform radial and endoscopic vein harvesting

* Interpret EKGs, X-rays, and lab results

* Participate in on-call rotation (1:2 ratio) for weekday and weekend coverage