Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Silverdale, WA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Silverdale, WA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Silverdale, Washington, 98315!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Silverdale, WA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, Day Shift; Night Call (5p–7a) on rotating weekdays and weekends
  
• Reason for Coverage: Staff Vacancy (retirement)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients/day
  
• Admissions: Yes, 0-3/day
  
• Rounding: Yes
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, etc.
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, 4 Midlevels
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days (approx. 3 months)
  

• General CV/thoracic surgery – open
  
• Coronary artery bypass surgery – on pump
  
• Valvular repair
  
• Valvular replacement
  

• Board: Board Certified PA (required)
  
• Licenses: Active WA License highly preferred; will consider those obtaining license
  
• Experience: Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including OR and ICU management
  
• Other Qualifications: Local candidate highly preferred; clean malpractice/background; NPDB Self-Query report required
  

• Provide surgical first-assist for cardiothoracic procedures (CABG, valve repair/replacement, etc.)
  
• Manage postoperative patients in the ICU and acute care settings
  
• Round on hospital patients (5-10/day) and perform admissions (0-3/day)
  
• Participate in clinic support as needed (5% of time)
  
• Take night call (5p-7a) on weekdays and weekends, covering cardiothoracic emergencies and consults
  

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