Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $115-135 per hour

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Long Beach, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Looking for your next locums assignment? We’d love to hear from you. We are committed to helping you find the assignment that best fits your skills and lifestyle.

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months
• Shifts: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Inpatient/Outpatient
• Rounding and clinic
• California state license required
• Cases/Procedures: Not a surgical role. Responsibilities include performing and recording pre-operative history and physical examinations, providing patient care expertise in post-operative acute care units, and conducting follow-up visits in the office for cardiac surgery patients.
• EMR: Epic
• Location: California
• Competitive compensation ($115-$125/Hour) and benefits packages
• Certified by The Joint Commission

CT Assist is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, medical conditions, genetics, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in every location in which CT Assist conducts business.

KEYWORDS: PA, NP, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, cardiac, endoscopic vein harvest, EVH, CVOR, CABG, thoracentesis, central line, arterial line, chest tube, ICU, CVICU, CTICU, CCU, stepdown

CT Assist Job ID #4583. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About CT Assist

Why Are We Different?CT Assist Healthcare Staffing is the only staffing company that exclusively serves:
· CVOR
· CVICU & ICU
· Perfusion
· Advanced Practice
Why only cardiac and critical care?We were founded and are managed by active and former cardiac staff, which means we know the needs, the skills, and the challenges of cardiac and critical care staffing. We are not just recruiters, but employers who have your goals in mind while connecting you with travel, per diem, and permanent opportunities.
Why Cardiac & Critical Care Practitioners Choose Us?Your career should be an adventure. CT Assist Healthcare Staffing specializes in making sure that the adventure is a smooth one. We offer outstanding benefits and assistance with housing and travel, including:
· Competitive Compensation Packages
· Company-paid premiums for health insurance (medical, vision & dental) 
· Company-paid life and accident insurance
· Company-paid liability insurance
· 401K Plan
· Direct Deposit
· Recruiters who focus on what’s best for you

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