Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Physician Assistant

* Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Torrance, CA 

* Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

* Coverage Period: Jul 13, 2026 – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:30a – 4:00p

* On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknights, 6:00p – 7:00a; Weekends 24-hour beeper call

* Call Type: Beeper

* Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes

* Reason for Coverage: Vacancy – Long-Term Permanent Search

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

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

* Week of Jul 13, 2026: Mon (Day), Tue (Day & Call), Wed (Day), Thu (Day & Call), Fri (Day)

* Week of Aug 3, 2026: Mon (Day & Call), Tue (Day), Wed (Day & Call), Thu (Day), Fri (Day & Call), Sat (Day & Call), Sun (Day & Call)

* Week of Aug 29, 2026: Sat (Day & Call), Sun (Day & Call)

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Demographics: Adult patients

* Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day

* Rounding: Yes

* Case Mix: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, ECMO, IABP, Impella

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: Epic

* Support Staff: MAs: 3, PA/NPs: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

* Temporary Privileges Available: No

* Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: BC Required

* Licenses: Active CA license

* DEA: Yes

* Certifications: BLS, ACLS

* Experience: Minimum 2 years in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery preferred

* Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic EMR, experience in team-based care

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Round on post-operative inpatients

* First assist in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgeries

* See patients in clinic for pre-operative and post-operative care

* Interpret EKGs, X-rays, and lab results

* Manage ECMO, IABP, and Impella devices as needed