Locum Tenens On Call Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
27 days ago
Santa Monica
TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Santa Monica, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, • Discipline: Physician Assistant, • Start Date: 05/03/2026, • Duration: 28 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, on call, rotating, • Employment Type: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery (Locum Tenens) Providence Saint John’s Health Center 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Assignment Dates: May 2026 – October 2026 Schedule: Full‑time preferred; flexible scheduling possible with 3–4 days/week minimum Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday Call: 1:2 rotation (weekdays 3 PM–7 AM; weekends Friday 3 PM–Monday 7 AM) Call‑Back Frequency: Approximately 1–2 times per month EMR: Epic Credentials Required: California PA license, DEA, surgical privileging Position Overview Providence Saint John’s Health Center is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive surgical and inpatient support within a high‑acuity cardiac program. The PA will function across the OR, ICU/step‑down, and clinic, all located within the hospital, allowing seamless transitions between surgical assist, rounding, and patient follow‑up in a single day. This role requires advanced procedural competency, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients independently while collaborating closely with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams. Compensation • Regular / Callback Hours: $180 per hour, • 24‑Hour Call: $1,565 per shift, • OR First Assist for cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgical procedures, • Radial and endoscopic vein harvesting (required), • ICU and step‑down management, including post‑operative monitoring and interventions, • Daily rounding on pre‑ and post‑operative patients, • Clinic responsibilities for evaluations, follow‑ups, and surgical optimization, • Interpretation of diagnostics, including EKGs, chest X‑rays, labs, and hemodynamic data, • Management of advanced cardiac support devices, including ECMO, IABP, and Impella, • Call coverage in a 1:2 rotation with another PA, including weekday and weekend call, • Certified Physician Assistant with active California license, • 3–5 years of Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery experience strongly preferred, • Proficiency in radial and endoscopic vein harvesting, • Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, and complex post‑operative cardiac care, • Strong OR assist skills and ability to manage ICU/step‑down patients independently, • DEA required Providence Saint John’s Health Center is a leading cardiac and surgical institution in Southern California, known for advanced cardiovascular programs, a collaborative surgical team, and integrated clinic‑hospital workflows. The PA will work in a modern, well‑supported environment with access to advanced technology and a highly experienced surgical team. About TheraEX Staffing Services TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation. Benefits • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Health Care FSA, • Life insurance, • Sick pay, • Holiday Pay, • Medical benefits