
PA - Cardiac Surgery Job in Santa Monica, California
Locum Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular PA — Epic, OR/ICU Support, Travel & Lodging Covered (Santa Monica)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Professions/Specialties:PA - Cardiac Surgery,General Physician Assistant
Location:Santa Monica, California, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
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Quick Facts
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular PA (Cardiac Surgery)
- Type: Locum Tenens — Clinical + Call
- Location: Santa Monica, CA
- Setting: Inpatient 80% / Outpatient 20%
- Coverage: Supplemental, May 1 – Oct 1, 2026
- Patient population: Adults
- EMR: Epic
Schedule & Call
- Regular: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 3–4 days/week
- Call: 1:2 ratio
- Nights: 3:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Weekend coverage: Fri 3:00 PM–Mon 7:00 AM
- Call type: Beeper; 20-minute response time
- Expected callback rate: 30–50%
Clinical Volume & Procedures
- Patient volume: 5–8/day; ICU: 2–3
- Typical surgeries per shift: 1
- Procedures and responsibilities:
- Pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care and surgical assisting in OR
- Suturing
- Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvest
- Interpret EKGs, chest x-rays, labs
- Manage ECMO, IABP, and Impella
- ICU/step-down management
- Perform bedside ultrasound as needed
Facility & Support
- Hospital beds: 266
- Exam rooms: 3
- On-site lab and x-ray
- Support staff: 3 physicians in practice, 2 APPs, 2 MAs, 1 office manager
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements
- Active CA license
- Board Certified (BC)
- DEA registration
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- 3–5 years of relevant cardiac surgery PA experience
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About Adelphi Locums Organization
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.