Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant

Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) Location: Springfield, Oregon Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM x 5 Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension Pay Rate: $948 - $1021/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a locum tenens assignment in Springfield, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Provide gap coverage as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Vascular Surgery
• Work 12-hour call shifts (0700-1700 or 1700-0700) Monday-Friday or 24-hour call shifts (0700-0700) Monday-Friday, including 24-hour weekend call shifts
• Report at the beginning of shift for handoff, rounding, and other duties when shift starts at 0700
• Perform rounding and admissions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Manage a patient load of approximately 15-20 patients per day with a focus on vascular/endovascular patient demographics
• Serve as first assist in the OR and assist with in-clinic procedures
• Work within a 36-bed inpatient unit while also covering outpatient/clinic hours (0800-1630)
• Collaborate with and support an attending MD/DO; will not work solo
• Fulfill a minimum of 6 call shifts per month
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications (from American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Utilize Epic EMR system for all clinical documentation
• Provide documentation of clinical services representative of the scope and complexity of privileges requested within the previous 24 months
• Submit case logs for the last 24 months for First, Second, or Third Assist in General Surgery and Surgical Sub-Specialties, including surgeon documentation of assist level
• Provide specific documentation of training and competency for the NP privilege of First Assist in Surgery, including type and number of procedures performed in the last two years
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccine requirements with no exemptions accepted

Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
• 24/7 Recruitment Support
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.