Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id:
• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Torrance, CA 90503
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 24, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 730a – 6p
• Call Schedule: 6p-730a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 25 – Nov 30, 2026
• Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day
• Rounding: Rounding on inpatients post-op
• Case Mix: CV/CT surgery, ECMO, IABP, Impella

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: 3 MAs, 2 APPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

Duties & Responsibilities

• Round on inpatients post-operatively.
• First assist in cardiovascular/thoracic surgeries.
• See patients in clinic.
• Perform endoscopic and radial artery harvesting.
• Interpret EKGs, X-rays, and labs; manage ECMO, IABP, and Impella.