Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Silverdale, WA Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, Day Shift; Night Call (5p-7a) on rotating weekdays and weekends Reason for Coverage: Staff Vacancy (retirement) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: 100% Adult Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients/day Admissions: Yes, 0-3/day Rounding: Yes Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, etc. FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Support Staff Available: RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, 4 Midlevels PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 90+ days (approx. 3 months) REQUIRED PROCEDURES General CV/thoracic surgery - open Coronary artery bypass surgery - on pump Valvular repair Valvular replacement JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified PA (required) Licenses: Active WA License highly preferred; will consider those obtaining license Experience: Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including OR and ICU management Other Qualifications: Local candidate highly preferred; clean malpractice/background; NPDB Self-Query report required Duties & Responsibilities Provide surgical first-assist for cardiothoracic procedures (CABG, valve repair/replacement, etc.) Manage postoperative patients in the ICU and acute care settings Round on hospital patients (5-10/day) and perform admissions (0-3/day) Participate in clinic support as needed (5% of time) Take night call (5p-7a) on weekdays and weekends, covering cardiothoracic emergencies and consults