Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Updated 9/10/26
Torrance, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Id: 102726
- 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC
- Licenses: Licensed in CA
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS
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.
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