Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Looking for 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

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.