Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adelphi Staffing

Torrance, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Insurance, Medical Records, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Radiography, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
27 days ago
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

About the Company

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Adelphi Staffing