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