Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) Position in Oregon

Opportunity Overview

A healthcare facility is seeking a Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for locum tenens call coverage to help address a staffing gap. The PA will support inpatient and outpatient vascular services, including rounding, admissions, first assisting in the operating room, and assisting with in-clinic procedures.

The provider will work alongside an MD/DO and will not work independently.

• Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient

• Facility Size: 36 beds

• Patient Population: Vascular and endovascular patients

• Average Patient Volume: 15–20 patients per day

• Privileges: Hospital and clinic

• Support: MD/DO

• EMR: Epic

• Assignment Approval Through: June 12, 2027

Schedule & Coverage

• Start Date: ASAP

• First Day: Reserved for orientation tasks

• Assignment Duration: Currently approved through June 12, 2027

• Coverage Requirement: Approximately 6 call shifts per month

• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (No routine clinic coverage expected; hours provided for reference.)

Available call shifts:

• Weekday 10-hour call: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Weekday 14-hour beeper call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Weekday 24-hour call: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

• Weekend 24-hour call

Call Shift Expectations:

• For shifts beginning at 7:00 AM, the PA must report at the start of the shift for handoff and rounding.

• The provider may be scheduled for 10-hour, 14-hour overnight beeper, or 24-hour call depending on coverage needs.

Current Coverage Gaps:

• November 25: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM

• November 26–29: 24-hour coverage

• December 24: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM

• December 31: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM

Clinical Details

Responsibilities include:

• First assisting in the operating room.

• Assisting with in-clinic vascular procedures.

• Participating in inpatient rounding and admissions.

• Providing vascular and endovascular patient care.

• Completing handoffs at the beginning of applicable shifts.

• Working collaboratively with the physician.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant (PA)

• Vascular Surgery experience

• BLS certification

• ACLS certification

• Epic experience

• Ability to perform first-assist duties in the OR.

• Experience assisting in general surgery and surgical subspecialties.