Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant - 252451 Job at Medix™, Torrance, CA

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  • Medix™
  • Torrance, CA

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Immediate start, Monday to Friday

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