We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 90-day assignment in Washington, beginning Jan 11, 2027. This role involves day shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM, complemented by call responsibilities extending into evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, including surgical first assisting, morning rounds, medication management, and patient discharge planning, across a variety of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases. Responsibilities and Duties Conduct morning rounds, including daily progress notes Manage medications and order appropriate labs and studies as needed Perform consults, history, and physical examinations Discharge patients and complete discharge summaries Manage and remove chest tubes Attend Multidisciplinary rounds when on call Conduct daily clinic for post-operative patients (Monday-Thursday) First assist in all procedures Perform Endoscopic Vein and Radial Harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview) Prepare conduit harvested Place appropriate post-operative orders Close sternotomy per surgeon preference Assist with Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy using the Davinci Xi Robot Assist with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Assist with Aortic Valve Replacement/TAVR procedures Assist with Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Assist with Thoracotomy and VATS procedures Assist with Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Assist with

Aortic Dissection Repair Manage ECMO Physician Assistant Workflow Additional Information Board Certifications:

Cardiothoracic Surgery EMR:

Epic Call Schedule:

Evening call from 5 PM to 7 AM, with weekend call from Friday 5 PM to Monday 7 AM. Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities