Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Needed in Washington - $135-$155/hr
Updated 1/27/26
$135.00
– $155.00
hourly
Richland, Washington, United States
Physician Assistant
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Inpatient & Surgical Services)
Target Start Date: April 24, 2026
Contract Length: 13-week assignment (4/24/26–7/18/26) potential ongoing need
Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours plus required call
Shift Structure & Expectations:
Day shifts: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Call required: 7–8 call shifts per month
24-hour weekend call
Night call on weekdays after clinical hours
Clinic: 2–4 days per month
Surgical First Assist: 10–12 days per month
Call responsibilities include:
Inpatient rounding
First assist callback
Patient Volume: ~8 patients per shift
EMR: Epic
Trauma Level: II
Practice Details
Setting:
Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery service
Mix of inpatient, outpatient/clinic, and operative first assist responsibilities
Patient Population:
Adult cardiothoracic surgical patients
Includes ICU, step-down, and post-operative care
Support:
Full surgical and hospital support staff
Multidisciplinary care team environment
Clinical Responsibilities Include:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgery
Pre- and post-operative rounding
Managing ICU & step-down patients
Inpatient coverage during call
Independent decision-making within CT surgery scope
Requirements
Role: Physician Assistant
Experience:
Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience required
High-acuity environment; must be comfortable with first assist cases
License:
Active Washington license required (not willing to license)
Compact accepted only for NPs (not applicable here)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Credentialing Timeframe: ~60 days
Background: Clean background required
Location
Richland, Washington — within a cardiothoracic surgery service covering inpatient and operative settings.
If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.
Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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Target Start Date: April 24, 2026
Contract Length: 13-week assignment (4/24/26–7/18/26) potential ongoing need
Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours plus required call
Shift Structure & Expectations:
Day shifts: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Call required: 7–8 call shifts per month
24-hour weekend call
Night call on weekdays after clinical hours
Clinic: 2–4 days per month
Surgical First Assist: 10–12 days per month
Call responsibilities include:
Inpatient rounding
First assist callback
Patient Volume: ~8 patients per shift
EMR: Epic
Trauma Level: II
Practice Details
Setting:
Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery service
Mix of inpatient, outpatient/clinic, and operative first assist responsibilities
Patient Population:
Adult cardiothoracic surgical patients
Includes ICU, step-down, and post-operative care
Support:
Full surgical and hospital support staff
Multidisciplinary care team environment
Clinical Responsibilities Include:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgery
Pre- and post-operative rounding
Managing ICU & step-down patients
Inpatient coverage during call
Independent decision-making within CT surgery scope
Requirements
Role: Physician Assistant
Experience:
Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience required
High-acuity environment; must be comfortable with first assist cases
License:
Active Washington license required (not willing to license)
Compact accepted only for NPs (not applicable here)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Credentialing Timeframe: ~60 days
Background: Clean background required
Location
Richland, Washington — within a cardiothoracic surgery service covering inpatient and operative settings.
If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.
Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
📞 [Register to View]
📧 [Register to View]
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