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Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery - Per Diem

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MemorialCare

Fountain Valley, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
  • Per Diem MemorialCare United States, California, Fountain Valley May 09, 2026 Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
  • Per Diem MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Hourly Rate:
    $133
  • $153 Position Summary MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking to add a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) to its cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center (Fountain Valley, CA), Saddleback Medical Center (Laguna Hills, CA), and Long Beach Medical Center (Long Beach, CA) in beautiful southern California.
Job Duties and Responsibilities The PA-Cardiac Surgery assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery.
  • Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures
  • Competitive candidates must haveextensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs
  • The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors
  • First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting
  • Be part of one of the larger programs on the west coast for comprehensive aortic diagnosis and treatment Experience
  • 1+ year of first assist experience
  • Must have endovascular vein harvesting experience Education and Licensure Requirements Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program NCCPA Board certified or board eligible California medical license (or eligible to obtain) Prior experience with Epic EMR is helpful ACLS certification DEA

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