Lead Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a Lead position at a Major Academic Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. The role oversees 16 direct reports and includes ~60% OR time with 10–20% administrative duties, handling both first and second assisting.

The candidate should have radial and vein harvesting skills with Maquet system and be experienced in robotic mitral, endoscopic harvesting; coverage includes OR and floor with 12-hour shifts, 3–4 per

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Proven leadership and staff oversight.
• Radial and saphenous vein harvesting skills preferred.
• Experience with robotic mitral and complex cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of NPs and PAs with 16 direct reports.
• Cover OR and floor with 60% OR time.
• 13-hour shifts, 3–4 shifts per week with weekend rotations.
• Collaborate with the academic medical center program.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lead role

Robotic surgery

Vessel harvesting

Maquet system

Tools

Maquet system

Job description

Palm Health Resources, premier cardiothoracic surgery staffing firm is pleased to be hiringan experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a Lead position of a Major Academic Medical Center in Beautiful Los Angeles, CA!

This is a Lead position with 16 directly reporting to you! Presently about 60% OR Time, is a working Lead role with about 10-20% administrative /leadership duties. Combination of 1st and 2nd assisting.

Join a Prestigious Cardiac Surgery program! Oversees both the NPs and PAs.Will help cover both OR and Floor. It is a 12 hour shift each day working 3-4 shifts per week with weekend, night coverage and weekend rotations. Ideally this person should have radial AND vein harvesting skills with Maquet system

The candidate must be experienced in assisting in Robotic Mitral, Endoscopic Radial And Saphenous vein harvesting using Maquet.

Someone who can assist In complex aortic cases, Mechanical circulatory support and organ transplants is preferred, but not required

Comprehensive Salary Range $160,160- $ 260,000 and Benefits! Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Relocation Assistance and MUCH MORE!