Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Redding, CA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 7/13/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Redding, California, 96001!
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for our client in California. This 18-day assignment, starting Jul 13, 2026, involves assisting with heart and thoracic surgeries, performing daily rounds, writing post-op patient notes, and conducting follow-up clinics. The schedule includes onsite shifts from 7a-5p followed by night call from 5p-7a.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with heart and thoracic surgeries, including approximately 10-11 heart surgeries per month.
- Perform daily rounds and write post-op patient notes, often in collaboration with surgeons.
- Manage less than 10 hospitalized patients at a time.
- Conduct follow-up clinics on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, seeing up to 6 patients.
- Address urgent patient issues outside of regular clinic days as needed.
- Provide coverage with onsite shifts from 7a-5p and night call from 5p-7a; call back is minimal.
- Possess recent and substantial cardiovascular surgical assist experience.
- EVH experience (Maquet Hemopro 2) is required.
Additional Information
- EMR: Cerner
- Work setting: Trauma Center
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.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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