Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums Job in Washington | M–F + Weekend Call | Beginning ASAP – Ongoing
Updated 2/06/26
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Thoracic
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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
Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums Job in Washington | M–F + Weekend Call | Beginning ASAP – Ongoing | Assignment #113197
Coverage Details
-- Beginning ASAP pending credentialing
-- Credentialing timeframe: 90 days
Shift Description
-- Monday–Friday, primarily 7AM–3PM (not shift work; some days may extend longer)
-- 3–4 weekday call shifts per week
-- 1:4 weekend call rotation
-- Call every 6th night and every 6th weekend
-- Weekday call: 24-hour pager; typically 10–12+ hours onsite
-- Weekend call: typically 6–8+ hours depending on census
Requirements
-- Board Certification
-- Washington license highly preferred (IMLC considered)
-- Minimum 3 years CV/CT surgery experience
-- ACLS, BLS, DEA
-- Clean malpractice history
Responsibilities
-- Must be able to perform robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries (90% of thoracic cases are robotics)
-- OR first assist
-- Coronary artery bypass and all valve surgeries
-- Aortic reconstruction and aortic arch reconstruction
-- Endoscopic vein harvest
-- Open radial artery harvest
-- Minimally invasive valves
-- VATS and DaVinci robotic thoracic procedures
-- Thoracic and foregut procedures
-- ICU & step-down management
-- Emergent floor procedures as required (e.g., chest tube placements, arterial line insertions)
-- Daily rounds
-- Discharge summaries
-- Pre- and post-op patients (inpatient and outpatient)
-- Walk-in/urgent clinic visits when primary surgeon is unavailable
-- Clinic wound checks as needed
Assignment Details
-- Case volumes: 6–8 hearts/week; 9–12 thoracic/week
-- Patient volume: ~20 adult patients/day
-- Team: 5 surgeons (3 cardiac, 2 thoracic) + 4 mid-levels (3 PA, 1 NP, 1 in training)
-- EMR: EPIC
Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.
Apply Today!
Mackenzie Reaves
Recruiting Consultant
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For more jobs, visit Jackson and Coker.
Coverage Details
-- Beginning ASAP pending credentialing
-- Credentialing timeframe: 90 days
Shift Description
-- Monday–Friday, primarily 7AM–3PM (not shift work; some days may extend longer)
-- 3–4 weekday call shifts per week
-- 1:4 weekend call rotation
-- Call every 6th night and every 6th weekend
-- Weekday call: 24-hour pager; typically 10–12+ hours onsite
-- Weekend call: typically 6–8+ hours depending on census
Requirements
-- Board Certification
-- Washington license highly preferred (IMLC considered)
-- Minimum 3 years CV/CT surgery experience
-- ACLS, BLS, DEA
-- Clean malpractice history
Responsibilities
-- Must be able to perform robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries (90% of thoracic cases are robotics)
-- OR first assist
-- Coronary artery bypass and all valve surgeries
-- Aortic reconstruction and aortic arch reconstruction
-- Endoscopic vein harvest
-- Open radial artery harvest
-- Minimally invasive valves
-- VATS and DaVinci robotic thoracic procedures
-- Thoracic and foregut procedures
-- ICU & step-down management
-- Emergent floor procedures as required (e.g., chest tube placements, arterial line insertions)
-- Daily rounds
-- Discharge summaries
-- Pre- and post-op patients (inpatient and outpatient)
-- Walk-in/urgent clinic visits when primary surgeon is unavailable
-- Clinic wound checks as needed
Assignment Details
-- Case volumes: 6–8 hearts/week; 9–12 thoracic/week
-- Patient volume: ~20 adult patients/day
-- Team: 5 surgeons (3 cardiac, 2 thoracic) + 4 mid-levels (3 PA, 1 NP, 1 in training)
-- EMR: EPIC
Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.
Apply Today!
Mackenzie Reaves
Recruiting Consultant
[Register to View]
[Register to View]
For more jobs, visit Jackson and Coker.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service