Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Surgery physician assistant to join their practice in Torrance, California. This role will assist in surgeries and rounding and manage patient care. This role is vital in supporting complex cardiac cases while having the ability to be autonomous. Join this dedicated and collegial group of 2 physicians and 1 APP in southern California.

• Full-time inpatient care position
• Monday to Friday schedule, may include weekends, includes on-call shifts
• Position involves assisting in complex cardiac cases with 8-to-12-hour cases, pre-op, post-op
• First surgery assisting in open heart surgery
• 2+ years of 1st assisting in open heart surgery experience required
• Cardiovascular surgery experience required
• Radial artery harvesting experience preferred
• Compensation is between $171,829 and $231,714 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Where You’ll Work

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals award three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac, surgical and neonatal care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.

Where You’ll Live

Nestled in the South Bay area 25 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Torrance is a diverse city with local eateries, outdoor parks, family-friendly neighborhoods and thriving high-tech industry. It is known for its hub of authentic Asian restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to cultural and sports venues. Torrance and the nearby Palos Verdes Peninsula are home to some of the best coastal golf courses and beaches in southern California.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran