Allergy/Immunology Physician Assistant

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Spokane, WA (active WA PA license required) Why This Role

• Six defined coverage blocks through June 2027
• Full-spectrum cardiothoracic surgery and ICU responsibilities
• First-assist and endoscopic harvesting experience required
• Established four-surgeon, four-PA practice
• Temporary privileges available for clean files
Assignment Details
• Required coverage blocks:
- January 11 ÄìFebruary 1, 2027 - February 8 ÄìMarch 1, 2027 - March 8 Äì29, 2027 - April 5 Äì30, 2027 - May 10 Äì31, 2027 - June 7 Äì30, 2027
• Provider must cover all listed shifts
• Assignment is listed as ongoing, but dates beyond June 30 have not been provided
• Clinical hours: 7am Äì5pm
• Weeknight call: 5pm Äì7am
• Weekend call: Friday at 5pm ÄìMonday at 7am
• Weekday call rotation: Approximately 1:3
• Exact weekend rotation requires confirmation
• Setting: OR, ICU, and possible step-down coverage
• Inpatient rounding, discharges, consults, and admissions
• Postoperative clinic responsibilities may also be included
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing: Approximately 60 Äì90 days
• Temporary privileges: Available for clean files
• Multiple providers considered
Requirements
• Board-certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant
• Active Washington PA license
• Current BLS certification
• Cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Proficiency as an OR first assist
• Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting experience
• Ability to cover every listed assignment block
Clinical Details
• Morning rounds and daily progress notes
• History and physical examinations
• Medication management, laboratory orders, and diagnostic studies
• Consultations, discharge planning, and discharge summaries
• Chest-tube management and removal
• First assist for all cardiothoracic procedures
• Endoscopic vein and radial harvesting using the Maquet Hemopro 2/Vasoview system
• Conduit preparation and postoperative orders
• Sternotomy closure based on surgeon preference
• Procedures include: