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CardiovascularCardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Torrance CA
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Call
- Coverage Period: Jul 13 2026 Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon Fri 7:30a 4:00p
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknights 6:00p 7:00a; Weekends 24-hour beeper call
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy Long-Term Permanent Search
- Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
- Week of Jul 13 2026: Mon (Day) Tue (Day & Call) Wed (Day) Thu (Day & Call) Fri (Day)
- Week of Aug 3 2026: Mon (Day & Call) Tue (Day) Wed (Day & Call) Thu (Day) Fri (Day & Call) Sat (Day & Call) Sun (Day & Call)
- Week of Aug 29 2026: Sat (Day & Call) Sun (Day & Call)
- Patient Demographics: Adult patients
- Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day
- Rounding: Yes
- Case Mix: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery ECMO IABP Impella
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: MAs: 3 PA/NPs: 2
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
- Board: BC Required
- Licenses: Active CA license
- DEA: Yes
- Certifications: BLS ACLS
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery preferred
- Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic EMR experience in team-based care
- Round on post-operative inpatients
- First assist in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgeries
- See patients in clinic for pre-operative and post-operative care
- Interpret EKGs X-rays and lab results
- Manage ECMO IABP and Impella devices as needed
