Cardiothoracic Surgery
Outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA – California
Job description
Specialty: Outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Contract Length: 3 months (ongoing)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a–5:00p
Work Details
Setting: Outpatient clinic / private practice
Support Staff: 3 MDs, 2 front office staff, 1 surgery scheduler, 2 MAs
Patient Volume: 35–40 patients per week (Mondays typically slower; Tuesdays busiest)
Patient Population: All ages
Clinical Duties: Wound care and suturing
Administrative Duties: Approximately 60% of workload
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Board Certification: Required
License: Active California license
DEA: Required
Certifications: BLS
Experience: Minimum 2 years; cardiothoracic or cardiac surgery experience strongly preferred. Other surgical backgrounds may be considered if proficient in pre/post-op care and minor procedures.
Additional Details
Credentialing Timeframe: 60–75 days (expedited possible)
Type of Role: 100% outpatient, mostly administrative with limited clinical work—no OR or invasive procedures.