Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Updated 11/05/26
97225, Portland, Oregon, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Cardiovascular PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery | Portland, OR
Support cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care in a locum assignment beginning 10/28/2026. This opportunity offers a four-day, 10-hour schedule with inpatient, outpatient, clinic, OR, and beeper-call responsibilities, plus weekly pay and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits.
Quick Facts
Join a leading facility in Portland, Oregon, supporting a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery program with a combination of clinic care, operating room duties, inpatient rounding, and call coverage. The assignment generally includes two outpatient clinic days and two OR days each week, with shared inpatient responsibilities and surgeon escalation support during call.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
Support cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care in a locum assignment beginning 10/28/2026. This opportunity offers a four-day, 10-hour schedule with inpatient, outpatient, clinic, OR, and beeper-call responsibilities, plus weekly pay and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits.
Quick Facts
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Start Date: 10/28/2026
- End Date/Duration: Through 08/31/2027; temporary locum assignment
- Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, typically 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with 24-hour beeper call
- Hours/Week: 35–40 hours; 40 hours guaranteed
- Employment Type: Locum/temporary
- License/Certs: Active license, DEA, BLS, ACLS, board certification
- Experience: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery experience; five years of recent CV surgery experience preferred
- Hourly Pay: $1.00 per hour
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support team
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- Provide physician assistant support across inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services.
- Assist with procedures and surgeries as a certified first assist.
- Participate in clinic care, operating room coverage, and inpatient rounding.
- Provide 24-hour beeper-call coverage, including approximately one day per week and one weekend per month.
- Triage patient calls and escalate concerns to surgeons when appropriate.
- Round on hospitalized patients and support continuity of care.
- Perform or assist with thoracic, open, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical procedures as qualified.
- Active professional license.
- DEA registration.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Board certification, or certification within five years of residency.
- Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialty experience.
- Ability to participate in clinic, OR, inpatient, and call responsibilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics as needed.
- Five years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience.
- Thoracic surgery assist experience.
- First-assist certification.
- Experience with VATS, open surgery, and robotic procedures.
- Experience with vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel techniques.
Join a leading facility in Portland, Oregon, supporting a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery program with a combination of clinic care, operating room duties, inpatient rounding, and call coverage. The assignment generally includes two outpatient clinic days and two OR days each week, with shared inpatient responsibilities and surgeon escalation support during call.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service