Locum Tenens Opportunity: Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Specialty: Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Start Date: 08-01-2024


• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search


• End Date: Ongoing


• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Job Details:

• Providers Requested: 1


• Provider Title: None


• Provider Type: Advanced Practice


• Request Type: Locum Tenens


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• EMR System: Epic


• Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers?: Yes


• Practice Setting: Inpatient


• Inpatient/Outpatient Requirement: No


• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required?: No


• Admissions Required?: No


• Are Temporary Privileges Available?: No


• Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: Yes


• Patients Per Shift: 10


• Bed In Department: n/a


• Rounding: N/A

Practice Details:

• Board Certification Requirement: No


• Fellowship: N/A


• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible


• License Requirement: Licensed in CA only


• ABLS Certification Required: No


• ACLS Certification Required: Yes


• ATLS Certification Required: No


• BLS Certification Required: Yes


• PALS Certification Required: No


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days

Description/Other Details:

We are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team on a locum tenens basis. This is a full-time position with coverage required from Monday to Friday. The call schedule is 1:2, meaning every other night and every other weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Perform endoscopic vein harvest independently.


• Assist with various open heart procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repairs, ECMO, etc.

Additional Details:

• Preference for full-time availability, but flexible scheduling options are open for consideration if the provider is available 3-4 days a week.


• Call duties entail being contacted on cell phones and being called back 1-2 times per month.


• A California DEA is required for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Physician Assistant seeking experience in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this role, apply now! Reference job ID: j-199685 in your application. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients in need.