PA / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / California / Permanent / Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant - CA Job

This high-intensity position splits time between assisting in open-heart and vascular procedures in the operating room, managing inpatient rounds within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and handling pre-operative clinic workflows. Coordinating patient discharges, writing necessary prescriptions via DEA clearance, and reviewing diagnostic stress tests in the clinic.

Job Reference ID: 252451B
Location: Torrance, California
Facility Type: Hospital / Surgical Clinic
Start Date: 5/18/2026
Length of Assignment: Direct Hire
Schedule: Typical day 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Must arrive by 6:00 AM if surgery is scheduled)
Call Rotation: Every other week, including weekends (must be within a 30-minute response time)
State License Needed: California

Medix has partnered with a high-volume medical facility to staff a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant. This high-intensity position splits time between assisting in open-heart and vascular procedures in the operating room, managing inpatient rounds within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and handling pre-operative clinic workflows.

Essential Responsibilities:
Performing active vein, arterial, and radial artery harvesting during surgeries.
Assisting in 1 to 2 heart surgeries per day, with an average monthly volume of 20 to 30 cases.
Rounding on post-operative patients in the hospital and managing complex care within the ICU.
Coordinating patient discharges, writing necessary prescriptions via DEA clearance, and reviewing diagnostic stress tests in the clinic.