Physician Assistant Per Diem- Cardiothoracic Surgical Service - West Valley Main OR

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCLA Health in West Hills is seeking a Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery to support patient care across the hospitalization continuum. You will assist in procedures, coordinate care, educate patients and families, and help develop discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions.

The role requires CA PA licensure and board certification, with CT surgery experience preferred. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential for coordinating with the care team.

Qualifikationen

• CA PA license and national certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited PA program; Master's preferred.
• Experience in CT surgery and EVH preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the operating room for cardiothoracic procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospitalization and discharge.
• Educate patients and families and develop discharge plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care.

Kenntnisse

CA PA License

National Board Certification

Cardiothoracic anatomy

Discharge planning

Communication skills

BLS/ACLS

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Accredited PA program

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule

variable with CALL per department needs, Holidays and Weekends as assigned

Posted Date

09/29/2026

Salary Range: $98.65 - 98.65 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33271

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery serves under the general clinical supervision of Medical Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients. Key responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum of hospitalization, providing patient and family education, developing discharge plans, and delivering detailed discharge instructions to facilitate a smooth transition from admission through discharge. Additional responsibility includes collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.

Salary range: $98.65/hourly

Job Qualifications

• CA PA License required. National Board Certification required.
• Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)
• Minimum of 2 year's experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting - preferred
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required
• Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients - required
• Skill in teaching - required
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment - required
• Skill and ability in written and verbal communication - required
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral - required
• Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples - required
• Knowledge and skill in BLS and ACLS - certifications required
• Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment - required
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing - required
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and/or follow physician orders, policies and procedures, and written/verbal instructions - required
• Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures-preferred
• Ability to work varying shifts-required

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.