Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery-PA
Updated 9/10/26
Spokane, Washington, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job ID: L-PA-47851
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Jan 11, 2027 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p
- Call Schedule:
- Mon – Fri, 5p – 7a; every 3rd day of the week
- Weekends (Fri 5p – Mon 7a); every 4th weekend
- Mon – Fri, 5p – 7a; every 3rd day of the week
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 30 mins
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy (Long-Term Permanent Search)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency
- Jan 11, 2027 (7a) – Feb 1, 2027 (7a)
- Feb 8, 2027 (7a) – Mar 1, 2027 (7a)
- Mar 8, 2027 (7a) – Mar 29, 2027 (7a)
- Apr 5, 2027 (7a) – Apr 30, 2027 (7a)
- May 10, 2027 (7a) – May 31, 2027 (7a)
- Jun 7, 2027 (7a) – Jun 30, 2027 (7a)
- Average Daily Volume: Variable
- Admissions Required: Yes
- Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients
- Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, robotic lobectomy, ECMO
- EMR: Epic
- Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NPs: 2 PAs, Office Staff: 1
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Board: BC/BE
- Licenses: Licensed in WA or IMLC
- Certification: BLS
- Must be able to cover all shifts
- Perform morning rounds including daily progress notes, medication management, and ordering appropriate labs and studies.
- Assist in all surgical procedures as first assist, including robotic lobectomy, CABG, TAVR, and valve repairs.
- Manage cardiothoracic patients in the ICU, step-down, and post-operative clinic.
- Conduct patient admissions, consultations, history and physicals, and discharge summaries.
- Provide call coverage including finishing late cases, responding to CCU calls, and returning for emergency surgeries.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service