❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums – California

Full-Time | May–October 2026 | Clinic + OR + Call

A hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in California is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) for full-time locum coverage from May 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026.

📍 Active California license required
📅 Coverage begins May 2026 (pending privileges)
⏳ Credentialing timeframe: ~90 days

🕒 Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Full-time preferred (minimum 3–4 days/week considered)

• 1:2 call rotation (shared with one other PA)

  • Weekday call: 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Weekend call: Friday 3:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM

• Call back frequency: Approximately 1–2 call backs per month

🏥 Practice Setting

• Inpatient hospital-based role

• Clinic located within hospital

• Daily responsibilities may include:

  • OR assist

  • Rounding

  • Clinic visits

Average 5–8 patients per shift
EMR: Epic

🔬 Required Skills & Experience

• Radical & endoscopic vein harvesting

• OR assist in cardiothoracic surgery

• ICU and step-down patient management

• Interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, and labs

• ECMO management

• IABP & Impella experience

Highly prefer 3–5 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience.

✅ Requirements

• Board Certified PA-C

• Active California license (required)

• DEA

• ACLS & BLS certifications

This is a well-supported cardiothoracic surgery program seeking an experienced PA comfortable with OR, ICU, and call responsibilities in a collaborative hospital environment.