APP - Cardiac Surgery Portland, OR

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Details:

Locum Tenens position covering inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services
Schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday plus weekend call coverage
Shift hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with full-time requirement of 35-40 hours per week
Dates of need: March 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027
Approximately two days per week in outpatient clinic and two days per week in the operating room
24-hour beeper call coverage required; provider works during the day and carries beeper at night
Weekend call runs Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM with in-house rounding followed by beeper call outside the hospital
Call frequency is approximately 1:4, equating to roughly one day per week and one weekend per month
Minimum of 10 call days per month including at least one full weekend
APPs triage all calls and escalate to surgeons as needed; most calls handled by phone without requiring in-person hospital visits
Inpatient rounding on hospitalized patients is shared among the APP team
Surgical caseload consists of approximately 60-70% VATS (open surgeries) and 30-40% robotics
First assist certification required; thoracic surgery experience preferred
Vein harvest using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique experience preferred
Some surgeries and procedures performed in the Minor Procedures Unit
Approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
Must be flexible to travel between hospitals and clinics
At least 5 years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience preferred but not required
Active license, DEA, BLS, and ACLS required; board certified required

Facility:

This facility is a leading regional medical center offering a comprehensive range of advanced healthcare services, including cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. The facility operates as a Level 2 trauma center and is recognized for its cancer care, surgical programs, and multidisciplinary approach to patient treatment. It supports a collaborative APP team model with access to modern surgical technology, including robotic-assisted procedures, and serves both inpatient and outpatient populations across multiple sites.

Location:

Portland, OR

Portland offers a vibrant and culturally rich Pacific Northwest lifestyle, known for its stunning natural scenery, thriving food and arts scene, and proximity to outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, and coastal exploration. It is an exciting destination for healthcare professionals seeking a dynamic urban environment with easy access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.