Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in California
LocumJobsOnline, California, United States
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity offers a Monday to Friday schedule, 7am-5pm, with one weekend per month. Join a thoracic-only surgery center focused on lung and chest cases, assisting with pre- and post-operative patient management.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Nov 10, 2025
- LOA: 40 days
- Provider Type Needed: Thoracic Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; one weekend per month
Responsibilities and Duties
- Round on 4-10 thoracic patients per day
- Manage chest tubes, including removal (placement experience is a plus but not required)
- Cover the thoracic floor for pre- and post-operative thoracic cases
- Provide inpatient rounding and consults for thoracic patients
- Support surgeons and residents while they are in the OR
- Participate in thoracic cases in a thoracic-only surgery center
- Utilize Epic EMR (experience with Epic is a plus)
- Apply robotic (DaVinci) experience if available
Additional Information
- Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in California
- Robotic and thoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
- Experience in the operating room is a plus
- No requirement for placing arterial lines, central lines, or other invasive lines
- Chest tube placement skills are a bonus (training available if needed)
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.