Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $200 per hour in Silverdale, WA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Silverdale, WA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $200 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Locum Opportunity - Washington

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner with Cardiothoracic Surgery experience for a full-time locum assignment supporting both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services.

Compensation: Orientation: $100/hr, Hourly: $200/hr, Holiday: $305/hr, Nightly Call: $520/hr, Holiday Nightly Call: $778, On Call (Daily): $1,260 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis, 24 Hour Holiday Call: $1,890 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis, Call Back: $200, Holiday Call Back: $305.

Position Details


Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery APP


Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner


Start Date: As soon as credentialed


Assignment Length: 6-9 months


Schedule: Monday-Friday plus call coverage


Call Coverage:


1-2 weekday call shifts per week


Weekend call coverage


Night call from 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM


Practice Setting


Hospital: 95%


Clinic: 5%


Adult patient population only

Clinical Responsibilities


Assist with cardiothoracic surgical procedures


Participate in inpatient rounding


Provide post-operative patient management


Support outpatient clinic operations as needed


Manage acute care and ICU cardiothoracic surgery patients


Evaluate and manage volume status and blood pressure issues


Assist with care coordination across the surgical service

Required Experience & Procedures


Candidates must have cardiothoracic surgery experience in both the operating room and acute care/ICU settings.

Required procedural experience includes:


Open cardiothoracic surgery


Coronary artery bypass grafting (on-pump)


Valve repair procedures


Valve replacement procedures

Preferred experience includes:


Cardiac aneurysm repair


Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair


Lung resections, including VATS


Chest wall and pleural procedures


Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)


Ventilator management


Central line placement


Management of acute postoperative cardiovascular patients

Patient Volume


Hospital patients per day: 5-10


Admissions: 0-3 daily


ICU patients: 2-7 daily


Surgical cases: 1-2 daily

Team Structure


2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons


4 Advanced Practice Providers


RN Navigators


Medical Assistants


EMR: Epic

Requirements


Certified Nurse Practitioner


Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required


Ability to assist in the OR and manage patients in acute care and ICU settings


Active Washington license preferred


Clean malpractice and background history preferred

Credentialing


Estimated credentialing timeframe: 3+ months

Travel


Local candidates preferred