Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Awell-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Silverdale, Washington isseeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or NursePractitioner for a 6-9 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity foran experienced surgical APP to join a collaborative cardiovascular and thoracicsurgery team, providing inpatient care, perioperative management, and callcoverage in a high-acuity hospital setting.

• 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

• 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

• Hospital Patients Per Day: 5-10
• Admissions: 0-3 per day
• ICU Census: 2-7 patients
• Surgical Cases: 1-2 per day

• 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

• 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