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Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service (Main OR)

los angeles, CA

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Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

with CALL, Holidays and Weekends as assigned

Posted Date

09/14/2026

Salary Range : $91.76 - 123.45 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Major functions include serving as a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under the general supervision of the Medical Director, assist in the operating room, coordinate the care of adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients and provide patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge. Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Take a leadership role in research, teaching and publishing.The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision. The Physician Assistant for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Operating Room Services Director, Assistant Director, or Designee for administrative supervision .

PA Salary range :$83.46- $112.31/hourly

Sr. PA Salary range : $91.76-$123.45/hourly

Job Qualifications

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CA PA License required. National Board Certification required.

Graduated from an accredited PA program required (Master's degree in PA program preferred)

Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting -preferred

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required

Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients-required

Skill in teaching- required

Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment-required

Skill and ability in written and verbal communication-required

Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required

Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples-required

Knowledge and skill in BCLS and ACLS - certifications required

Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required

Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required

Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required

Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.

Ability to work varying shifts

Senior PA: must have a minimum of 5 years relevant PA exp .

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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