Physician Assistant (PA) – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Locum)

Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery (Locum)

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Onsite)

Work Type: Contract (Locum)

Positions: 1

Duration: 6-9 Months

Hours: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday Call
• Call: 1-2 weekdays weekends
• Night Call: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Start Date: ASAP (Post credentialing)
  
  

The Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery will provide surgical and clinical support in a high-acuity hospital setting, assisting with complex cardiothoracic procedures and managing post-operative patients.

This role requires strong experience in cardiothoracic surgery (OR ICU management) and the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Care

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries (CABG, valve repair/replacement)
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Manage ICU and acute care patients
  
  

Procedures & Skills

• Perform and assist with open cardiothoracic procedures
• Support coronary artery bypass (on-pump)
• Assist with valvular repair and replacement
  
  

Patient Management

• Manage 5-10 hospital patients per day
• Handle ICU patient care and admissions
• Monitor and treat acute cardiac conditions
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Work with surgeons, physicians, and clinical teams
• Collaborate with RN navigators and support staff
• Coordinate patient care across departments
  
  

Documentation & Systems

• Maintain accurate patient records
• Utilize EPIC EMR system
• Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C Required)
• Active Washington State License (Required)
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery (OR ICU)
• Strong experience with adult cardiac patients
• Clean malpractice and background (Highly Preferred)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates (No flights preferred)
• Experience in high-volume surgical settings
• Strong ICU and acute care management experience
  
  

Core Competencies

• Cardiothoracic surgical support
• ICU and acute care management
• Clinical decision-making
• Communication and teamwork
• Patient care excellence
  
  

Work Environment

• Hospital setting (95%) Clinic (5%)
• High-acuity cardiothoracic surgical unit
• Onsite role in Silverdale, WA
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be open to call and weekend coverage
• Must be comfortable in surgical and ICU environments
• Credentialing timeline: :3 months
• Travel: Local candidates highly preferred
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree (PA) with University and Completion Year:

Do you have PA-C (NCCPA Certification)?

Do you have an active Washington State License?

Do you have Cardiothoracic Surgery experience (OR ICU)?

Do you have experience with CABG and valve procedures?

Do you have EPIC EMR experience?

Are you comfortable with call and weekend coverage?

Are you a local candidate (No flights required)?

Tentative Start Date:

Availability for 6-9 month contract:

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Reason for job change:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (City, State):

Notice Period / Availability:

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Hourly Rates (All-inclusive with malpractice):

Is it W2 / C2C? If C2C, Corporation Name:

Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Silverdale, Washington?