Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adelphi Staffing•Silverdale, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a Locum Tenens position in Silverdale, WA. This role involves both inpatient and outpatient services, with clinical duties and call coverage. The coverage period is ongoing, starting as soon as possible, to fill a staff vacancy due to retirement. The schedule includes Monday to Friday day shifts, with rotating night call from 5 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Responsibilities include providing surgical first-assist for cardiothoracic procedures, managing postoperative patients in the ICU and acute care settings, rounding on hospital patients, performing admissions, and providing clinic support. The patient demographic is 100% adult, with an average daily volume of 5-10 patients and 0-3 admissions per day. The case mix includes Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aneurysm repair. The facility utilizes the Epic EMR system and has support staff including RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, and 4 Midlevels. Hospital privileges are required, with a credentialing timeline of approximately 3 months. Required procedures include general CV/thoracic surgery (open), coronary artery bypass surgery (on pump), valvular repair, and valvular replacement.

Requirements

Board Certified PA (required)
Active WA License highly preferred; will consider those obtaining license
Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including OR and ICU management
Clean malpractice/background
NPDB Self-Query report required

Nice To Haves

Local candidate highly preferred

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