Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery-PA

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.