Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Surgery | Premier Surgical Opportunity in Southern...

WAPA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Incentives for quality and performance

Job summary

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, CA is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Surgery physician assistant to join our team. You will assist in open heart surgeries, participate in pre- and post-op care, and provide surgical rounding within a two-physician + APP group.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of first-assist experience in open heart surgery and solid cardiovascular surgery skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 1st assisting in open heart surgery
• Cardiovascular surgery experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries and rounding and managing patient care
• First surgery assisting in open heart surgery

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery

Job description

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Surgery physician assistant to join their practice in Torrance, California. This role will assist in surgeries and rounding and managing patient care. This role is vital in supporting complex cardiac cases while having the ability to be autonomous. Join this dedicated and collegial group of 2 physicians and 1 APP in southern California.

• Full-time inpatient care position, flexible scheduling
• Day shift schedule with call coverage, covering weekends when on call
• Position involves assisting in complex cardiac cases with 8-to-12-hour cases, pre-op, post-op
• First surgery assisting in open heart surgery
• 2+ years of 1st assisting in open heart surgery experience required
• Cardiovascular surgery experience required
• Compensation is between $171,829 and $231,174 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Where You'll Work

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals award three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac, surgical and neonatal care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.

Where You'll Live

Nestled in the South Bay area 25 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Torrance is a diverse city with local eateries, outdoor parks, family-friendly neighborhoods and thriving high-tech industry. It is known for its hub of authentic Asian restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to cultural and sports venues. Torrance and the nearby Palos Verdes Peninsula are home to some of the best coastal golf courses and beaches in southern California.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran