Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $115-135 per hour

Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $115-135 per hour at CT Assist summary:

This position is for a Locum Tenens Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, providing critical support in cardio-thoracic operating rooms and ICUs. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, including EVH and first assisting in surgeries, with shifts structured as 4x10s and call responsibilities. Based in Sacramento, California, this temporary assignment offers competitive hourly pay between $115 to $135, full benefits, and is facilitated by a specialized healthcare staffing company focused on cardiac and critical care.

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
• Start Fall 2025
• 17+ weeks
• 4x10s, days
• Call every 4th weekday, and 1 weekend a month
• EVH and First Assisting
• California
• $115to $135/hr
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in cardiothoracic / cardiovascular surgery / CVICU -OR- equivalent case volume
• Certified by The Joint Commission
• Full benefits package

CT Assist is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, medical conditions, genetics, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in every location in which CT Assist conducts business.

KEYWORDS: PA, NP, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, cardiac, endoscopic vein harvest, EVH, CVOR, CABG, thoracentesis, central line, arterial line, chest tube, ICU, CVICU, CTICU, CCU, stepdown

CT Assist Job ID #1848. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About CT Assist

Why Are We Different? CT Assist Healthcare Staffing is the only staffing company that exclusively serves:
· CVOR
· CVICU & ICU
· Perfusion
· Advanced Practice
Why only cardiac and critical care? We were founded and are managed by active and former cardiac staff, which means we know the needs, the skills, and the challenges of cardiac and critical care staffing. We are not just recruiters, but employers who have your goals in mind while connecting you with travel, per diem, and permanent opportunities.
Why Cardiac & Critical Care Practitioners Choose Us? Your career should be an adventure. CT Assist Healthcare Staffing specializes in making sure that the adventure is a smooth one. We offer outstanding benefits and assistance with housing and travel, including:
· Competitive Compensation Packages
· Company-paid premiums for health insurance (medical, vision & dental)
· Company-paid life and accident insurance
· Company-paid liability insurance
· 401K Plan
· Direct Deposit
· Recruiters who focus on what’s best for you

Keywords:

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular, Locum Tenens, Healthcare Staffing, EVH, CVICU, Critical Care, Surgical Assistance, Sacramento Healthcare Jobs