Premier Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums Opportunity | Ongoing Coverage in Southern California | Clinic + Call
Updated 10/19/26
Torrance, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
PhD
DHS/DHSc
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Are you an experienced Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant seeking a high-acuity locum tenens opportunity? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated PA to provide ongoing inpatient and outpatient coverage in a well-established cardiovascular surgery program. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team with ongoing coverage needs and a mix of clinical, surgical, and call responsibilities.
The Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive perioperative care for cardiovascular surgery patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider will work closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, managing post-operative patients, assisting in surgical procedures, participating in clinic activities, and providing call coverage.
The Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive perioperative care for cardiovascular surgery patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider will work closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, managing post-operative patients, assisting in surgical procedures, participating in clinic activities, and providing call coverage.
- Position: Locum Tenens Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
- Location: Torrance, California
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Start Date: July 2026 ; ongoing coverage available
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- EMR System: Epic
Job Responsibilities
First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
Participate in weeknight and weekend beeper call coverage.
Interpret diagnostic studies including EKGs, radiographic imaging, and laboratory results.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the Epic EMR system.
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Qualifications
Board Certified Physician Assistant (BC) required.
Active California Physician Assistant license required.
Active DEA registration required.
Must be eligible for hospital and surgical privileges.
Must have recent Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery experience.
Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings is required.
Working Hours
Floor/Clinic Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Guaranteed 8 hours per day
Call Coverage
Weeknight Beeper Call: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
24-Hour Weekend Beeper Call
Start times may vary based on scheduled surgical cases.
Current Dates of Need
July Coverage:
July 13 – Day
July 14 – Day + Call
July 15 – Day
July 16 – Day + Call
July 17 – Day
August Coverage:
August 3 – Day + Call
August 4 – Day
August 5 – Day + Call
August 6 – Day
August 7 – Day + Call
August 8 – Day + Call
August 9 – Day + Call
August 29 – Day + Call
August 30 – Day + Call
Additional ongoing shifts are expected beyond these dates.
Skills
First assisting in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery
Endoscopic vein harvesting
Radial artery harvesting
Post-operative inpatient management and rounding
Interpretation of EKGs
Interpretation of X-rays and laboratory studies
Management of ECMO patients
Management of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) patients
Management of Impella devices
Additional Requirements
Clean malpractice history required (including no dismissed or dropped cases).
Clean National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report required.
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