Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Location: Spokane, WA Spokane is a vibrant city in eastern Washington offering stunning natural beauty, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and river activities. With a lower cost of living compared to western Washington cities and a welcoming community atmosphere, Spokane is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional fulfillment and quality of life. Facility: This established medical center is a leading regional healthcare facility offering a comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery program. The facility operates a robust 4-surgeon, 4-PA practice with approximately 16 ICU beds, providing advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and complex cardiac interventions within a well-supported, collaborative team environment. Opportunity: Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Details: Must be able to cover all required shifts beginning January 11, 7am through ongoing rotations Schedule: 7am-5pm with call coverage from 5pm-7am; weekend call runs Friday 5pm through Monday 7am Call rotation: every third day during the week and every fourth weekend Work setting includes the OR and ICU, with potential stepdown patient coverage; no clinic component Perform morning rounds including daily progress notes and medication management Order and interpret appropriate labs and diagnostic studies as needed Conduct consults, history and physicals, and discharge patients with complete discharge summaries Manage and remove chest tubes Attend multidisciplinary rounds when on call First assist in all surgical procedures including Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy (DaVinci Xi Robot), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Aortic Valve Replacement/TAVR, Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement, Thoracotomy and VATS, Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, Aortic Dissection Repair, and ECMO Perform endoscopic vein and radial harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview) and prepare harvested conduit Place appropriate postoperative orders and close sternotomy per surgeon preference Weekday call responsibilities include finishing late cases, responding to CCU calls, and returning to hospital for emergency cases Weekend call responsibilities include rounding with the call surgeon, progress notes, chest tube management, discharging patients, receiving CCU calls, and availability to return for emergency cases Patient encounters per shift are variable BLS certification required Board certification required; clean history may qualify for expedited privileges Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days Must hold an active Washington State license or IMLC Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.