Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Locums; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered by Vendor

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Locums in Torrance, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for locum tenens coverage. You will round on post‑op inpatients, serve as first assist in CV/CT surgeries, and see patients in clinic, with Epic as the EMR.

The team includes 3 MAs and 2 APPs; privileges are required and travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are vendor‑covered. Shift is 7:30a–6p with 6p–7:30a call (beeper), averaging 5–8 patients per day.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant eligible to practice in California.
• Specializes in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Experience with intraoperative assistance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Round on post‑operative inpatients.
• First assist in CV/CT surgeries.
• See patients in clinic and manage care.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tools

Epic

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

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.