Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nure Practitioner

A well-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Silverdale, Washington is seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a 6–9 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical APP to join a collaborative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team, providing inpatient care, perioperative management, and call coverage in a high-acuity hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery and be comfortable managing postoperative patients, ICU care, and surgical consultations.

Compensation: $190 Per Hour

Position Details

Assignment Duration: 6–9 Months

Practice Setting:

Hospital: 95%

Office/Clinic: 5%

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Call Requirements:

1–2 weekday call shifts

Weekend call rotation

Night Call Hours: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Clinical Responsibilities

Assist in the management of cardiothoracic surgery patients throughout the continuum of care

Conduct inpatient rounding and postoperative patient management

Evaluate new consults and admissions

Participate in ICU management and patient monitoring

Assist with perioperative and postoperative care plans

Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary services

Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Patient Volume

Hospital Patients Per Day: 5–10

Admissions: 0–3 per day

ICU Census: 2–7 patients

Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day

Preferred Clinical Experience & Procedures

Experience with the following is highly preferred:

Cardiac aneurysm repair

Aorto-thoracic aneurysm repair

Lung resection procedures, including VATS

Chest wall and pleural procedures

Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)

Ventilation management

Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues

Central line insertion

Cardiothoracic postoperative care

ICU and critical care management

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Certified PA-C or NP required

Active Washington license required

Cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary surgical team

Local candidates strongly preferred