Allergy/Immunology Physician Assistant

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Spokane, WA (active WA PA license required)

Why This Role

Six defined coverage blocks through June 2027 Full-spectrum cardiothoracic surgery and ICU responsibilities First-assist and endoscopic harvesting experience required Established four-surgeon, four-PA practice Temporary privileges available for clean files Assignment Details

Required coverage blocks: - January 11 ÄìFebruary 1, 2027 - February 8 ÄìMarch 1, 2027 - March 8 Äì29, 2027 - April 5 Äì30, 2027 - May 10 Äì31, 2027 - June 7 Äì30, 2027 Provider must cover all listed shifts Assignment is listed as ongoing, but dates beyond June 30 have not been provided Clinical hours: 7am Äì5pm Weeknight call: 5pm Äì7am Weekend call: Friday at 5pm ÄìMonday at 7am Weekday call rotation: Approximately 1:3 Exact weekend rotation requires confirmation Setting: OR, ICU, and possible step-down coverage Inpatient rounding, discharges, consults, and admissions Postoperative clinic responsibilities may also be included EMR: Epic Credentialing: Approximately 60 Äì90 days Temporary privileges: Available for clean files Multiple providers considered Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant Active Washington PA license Current BLS certification Cardiothoracic surgery experience Proficiency as an OR first assist Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting experience Ability to cover every listed assignment block Clinical Details

Morning rounds and daily progress notes History and physical examinations Medication management, laboratory orders, and diagnostic studies Consultations, discharge planning, and discharge summaries Chest-tube management and removal First assist for all cardiothoracic procedures Endoscopic vein and radial harvesting using the Maquet Hemopro 2/Vasoview system Conduit preparation and postoperative orders Sternotomy closure based on surgeon preference Procedures include: - CABG - Aortic valve replacement and TAVR - Mitral valve repair and replacement - Robotic lobectomy and thymectomy - Thoracotomy and VATS - LVAD implantation - Aortic dissection repair - ECMO