Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Torrance, California

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locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs in Torrance, California ? Join a dynamic

cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery

team in the South Bay and provide high-impact inpatient, clinic, and call coverage in a fast-paced surgical environment. Job Details

Position Type:

Locum tenens Physician Assistant

Specialty:

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location:

Torrance, California

Healthcare Setting:

Inpatient, clinic, and call coverage

Start Date:

11/24/2026

Duration:

38 weeks

Weekly Estimated Pay:

$4,930 - $5,280

Coverage Needs:

Holiday coverage and ongoing gap coverage may be needed through 2027

Schedule:

Day shifts and beeper call coverage; start times may vary depending on scheduled cases

Shift Hours:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM for floor shifts; 6:00 PM - 7:30 AM for night call

Lunch:

30-minute unpaid lunch

Call:

Weeknight beeper call and 24-hour weekend beeper call

Credentialing Timeframe:

Approximately 60 days

Job Requirements

Active Physician Assistant license and current CV required

Board certification required

DEA required

ACLS and BLS required

At least 1 year of experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery preferred

Ability to manage inpatient rounding, clinic follow-up, and first assist responsibilities

Strong procedural and diagnostic skills, including interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, and labs

Experience with endoscopic vein harvest, radial artery harvesting, ECMO, IABP, and Impella preferred

Comfort working in a collaborative surgical environment with variable start times and call coverage

Responsibilities

Round on post-operative inpatients and support daily care planning

First assist in surgery for cardiovascular/cardiothoracic cases

Provide clinic follow-up care and ongoing patient management

Participate in weekday and weekend beeper call coverage

Interpret EKGs, chest X-rays, laboratory results, and other clinical data

Support advanced cardiac and surgical procedures, including ECMO, IABP, and Impella management

Perform or assist with endoscopic and radial artery harvesting as needed

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy surgical setting with 5-8 patient encounters per shift

Apply now

to join this rewarding

California Physician Assistant job

in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. Bring your advanced practice experience to a respected surgical team in Torrance, California. Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors. Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.