• Pacific Northwest | Long-Term Assignment | High-Acuity CT Surgery
• An established hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in the Pacific Northwest is seeking an experienced
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
• for a long-term locum tenens opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team and work with a diverse mix of cardiac and thoracic cases in a busy inpatient environment.
• Position Highlights
• + Long-term assignment with ongoing coverage needs + Full-time schedule with excellent continuity + First assist opportunity in a high-acuity CT surgery practice + Inpatient-only setting + Combination of OR, ICU, and post-operative patient management + Established multidisciplinary surgical team + Epic EMR + Travel and lodging assistance available for qualified providers
• Clinical Responsibilities
• + First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures + ICU and inpatient management + Daily rounding and post-operative care + Admissions, consults, and discharge management + Participation in call rotation + Collaborative care with surgeons and advanced practice providers
• Qualifications
• + Certified Physician Assistant (PA) + Recent Cardiothoracic Surgery experience + Strong first assist experience + Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required + Experience managing CT surgery patients in an inpatient setting + Board Certified or Board Eligible + Active license preferred
• Ideal Candidate
• We're seeking a provider who is comfortable functioning in a fast-paced CT surgery environment and can contribute immediately to patient care, surgical support, and post-operative management.
• Location
• Enjoy a beautiful Pacific Northwest community offering outdoor recreation, mountain views, lakes, hiking, skiing, and a strong quality of life without the congestion of larger metropolitan areas.
• Compensation
• + Competitive hourly compensation + Travel and lodging provided + Malpractice coverage included
• Interested in learning more? Contact us for additional details regarding schedule structure, call expectations, case mix, credentialing timeline, compensation, and facility information.
• Job Category:
• Advanced Practitioner
• Job Function:
• Advanced Practitioner | PA | Physician Assistant
• Job Type:
• Contract - Full Time
• Setting:
• Healthcare Facilities
• Position Type:
• Healthcare
• Office Number:
• 0727
• Contract Duration:
• 24 •

Pay Rate:

• $150 / Hour
• Date Posted:
• 2026-09-10T13:58:01