Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Redding, California
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jul 13, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Varied days, 7a-5p onsite; night call 5p-7a, including weekends
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
  
• Callback Rate: Low (1-2 hours per night on average)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
  
• Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
  
• Dec 23, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult
  
• Average Daily Volume:
• Admissions: N/A (patients admitted by surgeon)
  
• Rounding: Included
  
• Case Mix: Cardiac/Thoracic surgeries
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level II
  
• EMR System: Cerner Care B with SurgiNet
  
• Office Equipment Available: Maquet Hemopro 2 (EVH)
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (active staff required)
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Must have recent and substantial cardiovascular surgical assist experience, including Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) with Maquet Hemopro 2 system.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
  
• Licenses: Active California license
  
• DEA: Active DEA registration
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: Recent and substantial cardiovascular surgical assist experience, including EVH
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history; must be on active unrestricted staff at a TJC accredited facility; self-query NPDB report (dated within 30 days) required at presentation
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries
  
• Conduct morning rounds, write post-operative notes, shared with surgeons
  
• Staff follow-up clinic on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, seeing up to 6 patients
  
• Occasional urgent patient evaluation outside scheduled clinic times
  
• Participate in night call after onsite shift, with minimal callback