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MemorialCare

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United States , Long Beach

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Salary:

185000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking to add a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) to its cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center in beautiful southern California. The selected PA will be employed by MemorialCare Medical Group, a for-profit multi-specialty group practice affiliated with MemorialCare Medical Foundation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room
  • 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 and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiothoracic surgery setting
  • Minimum 6 months of second assist experience in cardiothoracic surgery
  • First assist experience in cardiothoracic surgery (1+ year strongly preferred)
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current NCCPA Board Certification required
  • Possession of or eligibility for a California medical license
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Active DEA registration

Nice to have:

  • Experience with endovascular vein harvesting
  • Prior experience with Epic EMR
  • Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery
What we offer:
  • Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available
  • Competitive salary and annual incentive bonus plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Medical license and DEA renewal reimbursement
  • CME reimbursement fund
  • Generous PTO plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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