Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $110 per hour

CT Assist; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Travel assistance

Health insurance

401K Plan

Direct Deposit

Job summary

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a per diem assignment in Long Beach, California. The role involves CVICU/OR coverage with 12-hour shifts and up to 36 hours per week, starting ASAP.

EPIC is the EMR, and the position requires 1+ year CT surgery experience and current PA certification. Per diem employment includes competitive compensation ranging around $110 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cardiothoracic / cardiovascular surgery or CVICU.
• Active Physician Assistant license and board certification.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiovascular/cardiothoracic PA support in CVICU and OR.
• Work per diem per assignment; 12-hour shifts with up to 36 hours/week.
• No-call requirement; CPT coding and charting in Epic.

Skills

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CVICU experience

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $110 per hour

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a per diem / prn job in Long Beach, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours

Looking for your next locums assignment? We’d love to hear from you. We are committed to helping you find the assignment that best fits your skills and lifestyle.

• CVICU
• Start: April2026
• 6+ months
• No Call
• EMR: Epic
• California
• Must have 1 or more years of experience in cardiothoracic / cardiovascular surgery / CVICU -OR- equivalent case volume
• Competitive compensation ($105-$115/Hour) and benefits packages
• Certified by The Joint Commission

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a per diem / prn job in Long Beach, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Looking for your next locums assignment? We’d love to hear from you. We are committed to helping you find the assignment that best fits your skills and lifestyle.

• CardiothoracicSurgeryPhysician Assistant, Per Diem
• CVICU
• Start: April2026
• 6+ months
• Night shift 6p–6:30am, two shifts per week
• No Call
• EMR: Epic
• California
• Must have 1 or more years of experience in cardiothoracic / cardiovascular surgery / CVICU -OR- equivalent case volume
• Competitive compensation ($105-$115/Hour) and benefits packages
• Certified by The Joint Commission

CT Assist is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, medical conditions, genetics, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in every location in which CT Assist conducts business.

KEYWORDS: PA, NP, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, cardiac, endoscopic vein harvest, EVH, CVOR, CABG, thoracentesis, central line, arterial line, chest tube, ICU, CVICU, CTICU, CCU, stepdown

CT Assist Job ID #3735. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About CT Assist

Why Are We Different?CT Assist Healthcare Staffing is the only staffing company that exclusively serves:

• CVOR
• CVICU & ICU
• Perfusion
• Advanced Practice

Why only cardiac and critical care?We were founded and are managed by active and former cardiac staff, which means we know the needs, the skills, and the challenges of cardiac and critical care staffing. We are not just recruiters, but employers who have your goals in mind while connecting you with travel, per diem, and permanent opportunities.

Why Cardiac & Critical Care Practitioners Choose Us?Your career should be an adventure. CT Assist Healthcare Staffing specializes in making sure that the adventure is a smooth one. We offer outstanding benefits and assistance with housing and travel, including:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Company-paid premiums for health insurance (medical, vision & dental)
• Company-paid life and accident insurance
• Company-paid liability insurance
• 401K Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Recruiters who focus on what’s best for you