Physician Assistant – Surgery – Cardiovascular & Thoracic

Our client in California is seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 10-day assignment, with needs extending for ongoing gap coverage. This role involves comprehensive day and night shifts, from 7:30am-6pm and 6pm-7:30am, including clinic work and out of house call. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for rounding on inpatients post-op, serving as first assist in surgery, and managing clinic patients.

Responsibilities and Duties Rounding on inpatients post-op First assist in surgery Seeing patients in clinic Performing endoscopic and radial artery harvesting Interpreting EKGs, X-rays, Labs, ECMO, IABP, and Impella Additional Information Certifications required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) EMR: Epic Setting: Clinic and Call Call Schedule: Out of house call Patient Volume: 5-8 patients per day LOA: 10 Days Staffing Mix: 2 PAs/NPs, 3 MAs Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities