Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgical Service ( Main OR)

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgery service. You will assist in the operating room, coordinate care for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients, and educate patients and families to promote smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

This role includes leading collaborations with the interdisciplinary team, mentoring, and contributing to clinical trials and research under supervision by the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA

Job #18923

Work Hours 1500-2330 with on-call responsibilities, weeknights, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career

Duration indefinite

Salary Range $83.46-112.31 Hourly

Posted Date September 23, 2026

Bargaining Unit UPTE – HX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

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Description

Major functions include serving as a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under the general supervision of the Medical Director, assist in the operating room, coordinate the care of adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients and provide patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge. Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Take a leadership role in research, teaching and publishing. The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision. The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Operating Room Services Director, Assistant Director, or Designee for administrative supervision. Salary range : PA: $74.95- $100.86/hourly Senior PA: must have a minimum of 5 years relevant PA exp. Salary range: $82.40 – $110.87/hourly