Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adelphi Staffing; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums is seeking a Physician Assistant for a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery coverage in Torrance, CA. The assignment runs from late November 2026 to early January 2027 with daily shifts from 7:30a to 6p and call duties 6p to 7:30a.

EMR is Epix; team includes 3 MAs and 2 APPs; hospital privileges are required. Clinical duties include post-op rounding, assisting in CV/CT surgeries, clinic visits, endoscopig and radial artery harvesting, and interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, and labs while

Responsibilities

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

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-PA-05808

• 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 – Jan 01, 2027

• Shift Schedule: 7:30a – 6p

• Call Schedule: 6p – 7:30a

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins

• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search

• 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: Epix

• 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 endoscopig and radial arter harvesting.

• Interpret EKGs, X-rays, and labs; manage ECMO, IABP, and Impella.