Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Support cardiovascular and thoracic surgery care at a leading facility in Portland, Oregon, with a full-time locum assignment featuring a 410 schedule, weekday clinical coverage, and shared call. The assignment offers a $1.00 hourly pay rate, weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and a dedicated support team from March 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 10/28/2026

End Date/Duration: 08/31/2027; approximately 10 months

Shift: 410 schedule, MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; 24-hour beeper call approximately 1:4, including at least one weekend per month

Hours/Week: 3540 hours; 40 hours guaranteed

Employment Type: Locum tenens, full-time

License/Certs: Active physician assistant license, DEA registration, BLS, ACLS, board certification

Experience: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery experience; five years of recent CV surgery experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00

Competitive pay packages

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits

Robust referral bonus program

24/7 dedicated support team

Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws

Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

Provide inpatient and outpatient physician assistant coverage in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Assist with procedures and surgeries as a first assist.

Participate in a combination of clinic and operating room coverage.

Round on hospitalized patients as part of a collaborative APP team.

Provide 24-hour beeper call coverage and triage patient concerns by phone.

Escalate urgent issues and new consultations to the appropriate surgeon.

Support thoracic, vascular, and cardiothoracic procedures, including vein harvesting when qualified.

What You Need

Required

Active physician assistant license.

DEA registration.

BLS and ACLS certification.

Board certification, unless within five years of residency.

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialty experience.

Ability to participate in weekday coverage and call assignments.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics as needed.

Preferred

At least five years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience.

Thoracic surgery assist experience.

First-assist certification.

Experience with VATS, open surgeries, robotics, vein harvesting, and related surgical techniques.

About the Assignment Join a collaborative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team at a leading facility in Portland, Oregon. The assignment includes a blend of outpatient clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and shared beeper call responsibilities, with opportunities to support thoracic and cardiothoracic surgical care. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.