Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant - 252451

Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Salary: $185,000 – $220,000 (DOE)

Location: Torrance, CA

Start Date: ASAP (6–8 weeks for credentialing)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a fast-paced cardiothoracic surgery team. This role is ideal for a driven clinician with strong operating room experience who thrives in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vein, arterial, and radial artery harvesting for cardiothoracic surgeons
• Assist in 1–2 open-heart surgeries per day (20–30 cases per month)
• Provide post-operative patient care, including hospital rounding and ICU management
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations in the clinic
• Coordinate patient discharges and review diagnostic testing (e.g., stress tests)
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and clinical staff across hospital and clinic settings

Required Qualifications

• PA or NP (NP must be an RNFA – Registered Nurse First Assist)
• Minimum 2 years of current, hands-on operating room experience in Cardiothoracic surgery, Vascular OR open-heart procedures
• Demonstrated expertise in vein harvesting and arterial and radial artery harvesting
• Active DEA license (required for prescribing at discharge)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment
• Strong work ethic with a “go-getter” mentality and high level of initiative

Schedule & Call

• Monday – Friday, typical hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Early start (~6:00 AM) on surgery days
• Call rotation: Every other week (including weekends)
• Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes when on call
• No scheduled overnight cases; call coverage is for emergent needs

Work Environment

• Split between main hospital and nearby clinic (approximately 1 mile away; shuttle available)
• Collaborative, experienced surgical team with dedicated OR staff
• No direct reports or supervisory responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $185K – $220K DOE
• Time-off flexibility to offset on-call demands
• Supportive team environment with structured surgical workflow
• Opportunity to work in a highly specialized and active heart surgery program