Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Apr 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 3p On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 3p – 7a | Weekends: Fri 3p – Mon 7a Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: 1:2 Call Response Time: 20 minutes Callback Rate: 1-2 times per month Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 5-8 patients/day Rounding: Yes Case Mix: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, ICU/Step-down patient management FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Support Staff: MAs: 2, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 1 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: No REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required: Radial and endoscope vein harvesting Interpret EKGs, XR, labs ECMO IABP Impella OR assist ICU/step-down patient management JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC required Licenses: Licensed in CA DEA: Active CA DEA required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Experience: 3-5 years of experience preferred Duties & Responsibilities Provide full-time clinical coverage in a hospital-based clinic setting. Perform OR assistance for cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Conduct daily rounding on patients in the ICU and step-down units. Manage patient care in both clinic and hospital environments. Participate in a 1:2 call rotation, including weekday and weekend coverage.