JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 102726
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Torrance, CA 90503
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call 
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 24, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 730a – 6p
  
• Call Schedule: 6p-730a 
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 25 – Nov 30, 2026
  
• Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Rounding on inpatients post-op
  
• Case Mix: CV/CT surgery, ECMO, IABP, Impella
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: 3 MAs, 2 APPs
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC 
  
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
  
• DEA: Required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Round on inpatients post-operatively.
  
• First assist in cardiovascular/thoracic surgeries.
  
• See patients in clinic.
  
• Perform endoscopic and radial artery harvesting.
  
• Interpret EKGs, X-rays, and labs; manage ECMO, IABP, and Impella.