Job Description
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
