Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: San Francisco, CA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: Long-Term Contract (Ongoing) • Clinical Shift Schedule: 2 days per week, 6 hours per day (Monday–Friday, specific days to be confirmed) PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Rounding: Included • Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgical patient care including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op management FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: CPRS • Office Equipment Available: Heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump, centrifugal ventricular assist device PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Endoscopic radial vein harvesting • Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting • Ultrasound-guided arterial and venous access for central line placement • Chest tube and pigtail insertion/removal • Swan-Ganz catheter insertion/removal • Removal of pacing wires • Cardioversion • First and second assist responsibilities in cardiothoracic surgery • Bedside assistant support for robotic procedures • Operation and removal of intra-aortic balloon pump JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory • Board: NCCPA Certified • DEA: Required • Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA) • Experience: Must have documented experience with 100+ endoscopic vein harvesting procedures • Other Qualifications: Strong cardiothoracic surgical assisting experience required, no history of license restrictions or disciplinary actions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES • Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgical support and patient management • Perform endoscopic vein harvesting procedures • Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures as first and second assist • Perform bedside procedures and post-operative patient care • Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and inpatient care teams • Ensure timely documentation and adherence to facility protocols