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VISTA Staffing Solutions lists this Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant opportunity in torrance, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in California might be the perfect fit for you!
Opportunity Highlights Schedule: Coverage Dates: November 25-30, 2026 and December 21-31, 2026; ongoing gap coverage may be needed through 2027Shift Times: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (day); 6:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night/call); start time may vary depending on scheduled casesLunch: 30 minutes, unpaidGuaranteed Hours Per Day: 8Overtime applies after 8 hours per dayCall Type: Weeknight Beeper and 24-Hour Weekend Beeper CallCall Response Time: 20-30 minutesAllowed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Job Setting: Inpatient and OutpatientTypes of Cases / Responsibilities: Rounding on inpatients post-opFirst assist in surgerySeeing patients in clinic5-8 patients per shift Skills Required: Endoscopic and radial artery harvestingInterpret EKGs, X-rays, and LabsECMOIABP and Impella EMR System: EpicSupport Staff: 3 MAs, 2 PA/NPsCredentialing: Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days; hospital/surgery center privileges required; temporary privileges are not available Minimum Requirements Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified onlyCertifications: ACLS: RequiredBLS: RequiredDEA: RequiredFellowship: Required Licensure: Active California license required; IMLC not accepted About VISTA Staffing A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
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torrance, CA, 90503, US
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