LOCUM Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging covered

Travel covered

Job summary

Palm Careers seeks a locum Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in Los Angeles, CA for 26 weeks. Start ASAP, end by a 26-week term. You will be the first assistant in thoracic cases, with intraoperative robotic support using the DaVinci XI, and no preop/postop duties. Licensure will be CA-placed; lodging and travel are covered.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, with start times at 6:45am or 9:00am. Call rotates weekends/holidays, offering a strong compensation package in a beautiful location.

Qualifications

• First assisting in 100% of thoracic cases.
• No preop or post op duties.
• Intraoperative robotic assistance using the DaVinci XI.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon intraoperatively during thoracic procedures.
• Provide continuous coverage for thoracic cases during the locum assignment.
• Coordinate with surgical team for scheduling and patient flow.

Skills

First assisting

Intraoperative support

Robotics

Education

PA-C certification

Tools

DaVinci XI robot

Job description

We are hiring a locum Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to come out for 6-months and join our team in Los Angeles, CA!! Come live in one of the most beautiful locations in the states while allowing our team to provide top Thoracic Surgery coverage during the locum assignment.

Start: ASAP

End: 26-weeks

Description: First Assisting in 100% cases. No preop or post op. All Intraop, assisting surgeon in the case in robotics case utilizing Davinci XI robot. Current PAs cross between all services, but Thoracic is the major need. Provider will be in cases with a surgeon 100% of the time.

Procedures:

• Thoracic: thoracotomies, lung lobectomies
• Gyn: hysterectomies
• Urology: prostatectomies, nephrectomies

Schedule: Monday – Friday, starting either 6:45am or 9:00am. (Open to locals who want to work 2 days/week, or limited coverage.)

Call: Call rotating weekends and holidays.

Licensure: Will Wait for CA License!

Great compensation and ability to have your lodging and travel covered as well!