Job Description
Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: San Francisco, CA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 6 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: San Francisco, CA Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: Long-Term Contract (Ongoing) Clinical Shift Schedule: 2 days per week, 6 hours per day (Monday–Friday, specific days to be confirmed) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Rounding: Included Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgical patient care including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op management FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: CPRS Office Equipment Available: Heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump, centrifugal ventricular assist device PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Endoscopic radial vein harvesting Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting Ultrasound-guided arterial and venous access for central line placement Chest tube and pigtail insertion/removal Swan-Ganz catheter insertion/removal Removal of pacing wires Cardioversion First and second assist responsibilities in cardiothoracic surgery Bedside assistant support for robotic procedures Operation and removal of intra-aortic balloon pump JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory Board: NCCPA Certified DEA: Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA) Experience: Must have documented experience with 100+ endoscopic vein harvesting procedures Other Qualifications: Strong cardiothoracic surgical assisting experience required, no history of license restrictions or disciplinary actions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgical support and patient management Perform endoscopic vein harvesting procedures ��� Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures as first and second assist Perform bedside procedures and post-operative patient care Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and inpatient care teams Ensure timely documentation and adherence to facility protocols