Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Travel

Malpractice insurance

Rental car

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a locum role in Sacramento, CA. The assignment lasts 3–6 months with potential extension and includes paid malpractice, housing, travel, and rental car/mileage benefits.

The role emphasizes the OR, with first/second assisting in cardiothoracic surgery, ICU and floor management, and occasional clinics. Schedule features 4–10 hour shifts, rotating weekends/holidays, with roughly one weekend per month.

Qualifications

• EVH proficiency required.
• Cardiac surgery OR experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Proactive patient care in ICU and on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiac surgery OR as 1st/2nd assistant.
• Manage patients in ICU and on the floor, occasional clinic.
• On-call from home; respond to pages and go to OR for emergencies.
• Handle open heart cases and postoperative care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

OR assistant (1st/2nd)

EVH proficiency

ICU care

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

CA state license

Tools

Surgical instruments

Medical documentation

Job description

We are hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant in Beautiful Sacramento, CA!

This is a 3-6 month locum contract with an opportunity to extend! Includes Paid Mal Practice, Housing, Travel to and from, Rental Car and/or Mileage and MUCH MORE!

Robust Cardiac Surgery Group with a Robust job summary!

Group of 3 cardiac surgeons and multiple APPs! Has excellent comradery! Great Team, energetic and vibrant dept who is cultivating, APP staff are team players and competent.

Full Continuum of Care position! Proficiency in Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) is a must! Cardiac Surgery OR duties are the primary core focus of this position. The candidate will first and second assist in the OR! Also, manage patients in ICU & floor, occasionally clinic.

Call = can take from home is answering pages and going to OR at night for emergency cases. Cases: Open heart.

EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE SCHEDULE!

The current schedule is 4- 10 hr shifts rotating weekends and holidays with team members. Average only one weekend per month!

Interested? Submit current CV and availability to speak more in depth.