Lucrative Surgery Locums in Longview, WA
Updated 10/30/26
Longview, Washington, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General Surgery Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens – Longview, WA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity in Longview, Washington, beginning December 1, 2026.
The provider will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care, primarily supporting trauma surgeons with daily patient rounding, hospital admissions, postoperative management, and wound care.
Secondary responsibilities include providing postoperative trauma follow-up care in the general surgery clinic.
This position is well suited for a Physician Assistant with a strong hospitalist background, experience managing hospitalized surgical patients, and the ability to collaborate with trauma surgeons and other clinical providers.
The assignment offers variable daytime shifts with alternating weekend coverage and no on-call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly: $140/hr
Overtime: $175/hr
Holiday: $210/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Longview, WA
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: General Surgery / Trauma Surgery
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Listed; 6-Month Coverage Approval Noted
Number of Positions: 1
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / General Surgery Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage / No Call
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric Patients
EMR System: Epic
Schedule
Work Schedule: Variable Daytime Shifts
Standard Shift: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Shift Duration: 9 Hours, Including a 1-Hour Lunch Break
Alternative Schedule: Combination of Four 10-Hour Shifts May Be Considered
Weekend Coverage: Alternating Weekends
On-Call Requirements: None
Primary Responsibilities: Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Secondary Responsibilities: Outpatient Postoperative Trauma Care
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults Ages 18 and Older
Geriatric Patients: Included
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 Patients
Hospital Bed Count: 122
Primary Cases: General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients
Clinical Focus: Inpatient Surgical Management and Postoperative Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Care to General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients
Conduct Daily Inpatient Rounds With Trauma Surgeons
Perform Patient Assessments and Clinical Evaluations
Manage Hospital Admissions and Ongoing Inpatient Care
Provide Postoperative Patient Management
Evaluate Surgical Recovery and Monitor Patient Progress
Perform Wound Assessments and Wound Care Procedures
Assist With Surgical Patient Care Planning
Coordinate Treatment Plans With Trauma Surgeons
Provide Postoperative Trauma Follow-Up Care in the Outpatient Clinic
Monitor Patients for Postoperative Complications
Assist With Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination
Collaborate With Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Other Healthcare Professionals
Provide Intraoperative or Surgical Assistance When Required
Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General Surgery Patient Management
Trauma Surgery Patient Care
Inpatient Rounding
Hospital Admissions
Postoperative Care
Surgical Patient Assessments
Wound Care Procedures
Management of Hospitalized Adult Patients
Clinical Care Coordination
Inpatient and Outpatient Patient Management
Surgical Team Collaboration
Recognition and Management of Postoperative Complications
Preferred Clinical Experience:
Hospitalist Medicine
Hospital-Based Emergency Department Care
General Surgery Assistance
Surgical First Assistance
Clinical Practice Details
Primary Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Hospital
Secondary Setting: Outpatient General Surgery Clinic
Hospital Bed Count: 122
Average Daily Census: Approximately 10–15 Patients
EMR: Epic
Primary Service: General Surgery / Trauma Surgery
Rounding: Required
Admissions: Required
Postoperative Care: Required
Wound Care: Required
Surgical Assistance: May Be Required
Robotic Surgery Experience: Not Required
Vein Harvesting: Not Required
On-Call Coverage: None
Clinical Environment / Support
At Least One Trauma Surgeon Available
Additional Surgical Team May Include Up to Three Surgeons
Physician Assistant Support in the Outpatient Clinic
Physician-Supported Clinical Practice Model
Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services
Hospital-Based Clinical Support
Epic Electronic Medical Record System
Requirements
Active Washington Physician Assistant License – Required at Submission
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in General Surgery or a Relevant Surgical Specialty – Required
Previous Hospital-Based Clinical Experience – Required
Experience Providing Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Experience Managing Postoperative Surgical Patients
Experience Performing Wound Care Procedures
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
BLS and ACLS Certifications From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Provide Clinical Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months – Required
Hospitalist Experience – Strongly Preferred
General Surgery or Trauma Surgery Experience – Preferred
Surgical First Assist Experience – Preferred
Ability to Collaborate With Trauma Surgeons and Other Clinical Providers
Ability to Work Alternating Weekends
New Graduates Will Not Be Considered
Credentialing Requirements
Active Washington Physician Assistant License at Time of Submission
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Epic EMR Experience
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty
Clinical Case Logs Covering the Previous 24 Months
Case Logs Must Include:
Diagnosis or Procedure Performed
Date of Clinical Service
Facility Where the Service Was Performed
Clinic and Hospital Privileges Required
Prescriptive Authority and Applicable Controlled Substance Registration Requirements
Physician Sponsorship or Cosignature Arrangements as Applicable
Candidates Without an Active Washington License Will Not Be Considered
Orientation
Orientation Duration: 8 Hours
Vaccination Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination: Not Required
Influenza Vaccination: Required
Influenza Exemptions: Medical or Religious Exemptions Only
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control Requirements
Additional Assignment Information
One General Surgery Physician Assistant Position Available
No On-Call Responsibilities
Alternating Weekend Coverage Required
Hospitalist Experience Strongly Preferred
Surgical First Assist Experience Preferred
Surgical Assistance May Be Required Depending on Clinical Needs
Robotic Surgery Experience Not Required
Vein Harvesting Not Required
Active Washington License Required at Submission
Clinical Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months Required
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity in Longview, Washington, beginning December 1, 2026.
The provider will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care, primarily supporting trauma surgeons with daily patient rounding, hospital admissions, postoperative management, and wound care.
Secondary responsibilities include providing postoperative trauma follow-up care in the general surgery clinic.
This position is well suited for a Physician Assistant with a strong hospitalist background, experience managing hospitalized surgical patients, and the ability to collaborate with trauma surgeons and other clinical providers.
The assignment offers variable daytime shifts with alternating weekend coverage and no on-call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly: $140/hr
Overtime: $175/hr
Holiday: $210/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Longview, WA
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: General Surgery / Trauma Surgery
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Listed; 6-Month Coverage Approval Noted
Number of Positions: 1
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / General Surgery Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage / No Call
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric Patients
EMR System: Epic
Schedule
Work Schedule: Variable Daytime Shifts
Standard Shift: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Shift Duration: 9 Hours, Including a 1-Hour Lunch Break
Alternative Schedule: Combination of Four 10-Hour Shifts May Be Considered
Weekend Coverage: Alternating Weekends
On-Call Requirements: None
Primary Responsibilities: Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Secondary Responsibilities: Outpatient Postoperative Trauma Care
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults Ages 18 and Older
Geriatric Patients: Included
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 Patients
Hospital Bed Count: 122
Primary Cases: General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients
Clinical Focus: Inpatient Surgical Management and Postoperative Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Care to General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients
Conduct Daily Inpatient Rounds With Trauma Surgeons
Perform Patient Assessments and Clinical Evaluations
Manage Hospital Admissions and Ongoing Inpatient Care
Provide Postoperative Patient Management
Evaluate Surgical Recovery and Monitor Patient Progress
Perform Wound Assessments and Wound Care Procedures
Assist With Surgical Patient Care Planning
Coordinate Treatment Plans With Trauma Surgeons
Provide Postoperative Trauma Follow-Up Care in the Outpatient Clinic
Monitor Patients for Postoperative Complications
Assist With Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination
Collaborate With Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Other Healthcare Professionals
Provide Intraoperative or Surgical Assistance When Required
Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
General Surgery Patient Management
Trauma Surgery Patient Care
Inpatient Rounding
Hospital Admissions
Postoperative Care
Surgical Patient Assessments
Wound Care Procedures
Management of Hospitalized Adult Patients
Clinical Care Coordination
Inpatient and Outpatient Patient Management
Surgical Team Collaboration
Recognition and Management of Postoperative Complications
Preferred Clinical Experience:
Hospitalist Medicine
Hospital-Based Emergency Department Care
General Surgery Assistance
Surgical First Assistance
Clinical Practice Details
Primary Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Hospital
Secondary Setting: Outpatient General Surgery Clinic
Hospital Bed Count: 122
Average Daily Census: Approximately 10–15 Patients
EMR: Epic
Primary Service: General Surgery / Trauma Surgery
Rounding: Required
Admissions: Required
Postoperative Care: Required
Wound Care: Required
Surgical Assistance: May Be Required
Robotic Surgery Experience: Not Required
Vein Harvesting: Not Required
On-Call Coverage: None
Clinical Environment / Support
At Least One Trauma Surgeon Available
Additional Surgical Team May Include Up to Three Surgeons
Physician Assistant Support in the Outpatient Clinic
Physician-Supported Clinical Practice Model
Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services
Hospital-Based Clinical Support
Epic Electronic Medical Record System
Requirements
Active Washington Physician Assistant License – Required at Submission
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in General Surgery or a Relevant Surgical Specialty – Required
Previous Hospital-Based Clinical Experience – Required
Experience Providing Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Experience Managing Postoperative Surgical Patients
Experience Performing Wound Care Procedures
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
BLS and ACLS Certifications From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Provide Clinical Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months – Required
Hospitalist Experience – Strongly Preferred
General Surgery or Trauma Surgery Experience – Preferred
Surgical First Assist Experience – Preferred
Ability to Collaborate With Trauma Surgeons and Other Clinical Providers
Ability to Work Alternating Weekends
New Graduates Will Not Be Considered
Credentialing Requirements
Active Washington Physician Assistant License at Time of Submission
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Epic EMR Experience
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty
Clinical Case Logs Covering the Previous 24 Months
Case Logs Must Include:
Diagnosis or Procedure Performed
Date of Clinical Service
Facility Where the Service Was Performed
Clinic and Hospital Privileges Required
Prescriptive Authority and Applicable Controlled Substance Registration Requirements
Physician Sponsorship or Cosignature Arrangements as Applicable
Candidates Without an Active Washington License Will Not Be Considered
Orientation
Orientation Duration: 8 Hours
Vaccination Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination: Not Required
Influenza Vaccination: Required
Influenza Exemptions: Medical or Religious Exemptions Only
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control Requirements
Additional Assignment Information
One General Surgery Physician Assistant Position Available
No On-Call Responsibilities
Alternating Weekend Coverage Required
Hospitalist Experience Strongly Preferred
Surgical First Assist Experience Preferred
Surgical Assistance May Be Required Depending on Clinical Needs
Robotic Surgery Experience Not Required
Vein Harvesting Not Required
Active Washington License Required at Submission
Clinical Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months Required
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service