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Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Torrance, California, United States

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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
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
  • 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 INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adult patients
  • Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day
  • Rounding: Yes
  • Case Mix: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, ECMO, IABP, Impella
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Support Staff: MAs: 3, PA/NPs: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: No
  • Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • 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
Duties & Responsibilities
  • 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