Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Redding, CA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Redding, CA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Redding, California Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Call Coverage Period: Jul 13, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 Shift Schedule: Varied days, 7a-5p onsite; night call 5p-7a, including weekends Call Type: Beeper Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage Callback Rate: Low (1-2 hours per night on average) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered COVERAGE DATES Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult Average Daily Volume: Admissions: N/A (patients admitted by surgeon) Rounding: Included Case Mix: Cardiac/Thoracic surgeries FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level II EMR System: Cerner Care B with SurgiNet Office Equipment Available: Maquet Hemopro 2 (EVH) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (active staff required) Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Must have recent and substantial cardiovascular surgical assist experience, including Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) with Maquet Hemopro 2 system. JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified Licenses: Active California license DEA: Active DEA registration Certifications: ACLS, BLS Experience: Recent and substantial cardiovascular surgical assist experience, including EVH Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history; must be on active unrestricted staff at a TJC accredited facility; self-query NPDB report (dated within 30 days) required at presentation Duties & Responsibilities Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries Conduct morning rounds, write post-operative notes, shared with surgeons Staff follow-up clinic on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, seeing up to 6 patients Occasional urgent patient evaluation outside scheduled clinic times Participate in night call after onsite shift, with minimal callback