Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Spokane, WA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Spokane, WA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP. Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.

Physician Assistant | Surgery - CardiothoracicLocation: Spokane, WA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Spokane, Washington, 99016!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: L-PA-47851
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Spokane, WA 
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 11, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p
  
• Call Schedule:
  
  • Mon – Fri, 5p – 7a; every 3rd day of the week
    
  • Weekends (Fri 5p – Mon 7a); every 4th weekend
    
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy (Long-Term Permanent Search)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Jan 11, 2027 (7a) – Feb 1, 2027 (7a)
  
• Feb 8, 2027 (7a) – Mar 1, 2027 (7a)
  
• Mar 8, 2027 (7a) – Mar 29, 2027 (7a)
  
• Apr 5, 2027 (7a) – Apr 30, 2027 (7a)
  
• May 10, 2027 (7a) – May 31, 2027 (7a)
  
• Jun 7, 2027 (7a) – Jun 30, 2027 (7a)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Variable
  
• Admissions Required: Yes
  
• Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, robotic lobectomy, ECMO
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NPs: 2 PAs, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in WA or IMLC
  
• Certification: BLS
  
• Must be able to cover all shifts
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform morning rounds including daily progress notes, medication management, and ordering appropriate labs and studies.
  
• Assist in all surgical procedures as first assist, including robotic lobectomy, CABG, TAVR, and valve repairs.
  
• Manage cardiothoracic patients in the ICU, step-down, and post-operative clinic.
  
• Conduct patient admissions, consultations, history and physicals, and discharge summaries.
  
• Provide call coverage including finishing late cases, responding to CCU calls, and returning for emergency surgeries.
  

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Benefit from streamlined administrative processes and support services provided by locum agencies, allowing you to focus on patient care and clinical responsibilities.
2. Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
3. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
4. Extend your career or transition into semi-retirement by taking on locum roles, supplementing your retirement income while staying engaged in clinical practice.
5. Utilize locum assignments as a bridge during career transitions, ensuring continuity of income and professional engagement.

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