2xPhysician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (OR)

Updated 10/28/26
Portland, Oregon, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular

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Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Location:

Portland, OR

Portland offers a vibrant, dynamic Pacific Northwest lifestyle with world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Coast, it provides an incredible backdrop for both professional growth and personal adventure.

Facility:

This is a well-established medical center and cancer institute located in Portland, Oregon, offering comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services. The facility operates across multiple hospital and clinic locations, providing a collaborative and team-oriented environment with strong support for advanced practice providers.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Details:

  • Locum Tenens opportunity running March 1st, 2027 through August 31st, 2027
  • Full-time schedule of 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with weekend call (four 10-hour shifts)
  • Shift times are 8am - 5pm with 10 guaranteed hours per day
  • Coverage includes both inpatient and outpatient settings across clinic and call responsibilities
  • 24-hour beeper call structure with a 1:4 call frequency, approximately one day per week and one weekend per month
  • Weekend call runs Friday 7am through Monday 7am; provider rounds in-house before carrying beeper remotely
  • Minimum of 10 days of call per month, including at least one full weekend
  • Approximately two days per week in outpatient clinic and two days per week in the OR
  • Primarily works at PCI West location with flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics as needed
  • Inpatient rounding on hospitalized patients shared amongst the APP team
  • APPs triage all calls, escalating to surgeons as needed; most calls handled over the phone without requiring in-person hospital visits
  • OR duties include first assist; caseload is approximately 60-70% VATS (open surgeries) and 30-40% robotics
  • Most surgical cases performed at PPMC; some procedures in the Minor Procedures Unit (MPU) at PSVMC
  • Vein harvest experience with Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique required
  • Must be a strong communicator and collaborative team player
  • Active Oregon license required; DEA required
  • Board certification required if not within 5 years or residency
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Specialty background in Cardiovascular and Thoracic required
  • Credentialing timeframe estimated at 60-90 days; prompt applicant engagement encouraged to expedite the process
  • Current CV must be uploaded with bid submission

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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