Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Details:
Locum Tenens position covering inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery servicesSchedule consists of four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday plus weekend call coverageShift hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with full-time requirement of 35-40 hours per weekDates of need: March 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027Approximately two days per week in outpatient clinic and two days per week in the operating room24-hour beeper call coverage required; provider works during the day and carries beeper at nightWeekend call runs Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM with in-house rounding followed by beeper call outside the hospitalCall frequency is approximately 1:4, equating to roughly one day per week and one weekend per monthMinimum of 10 call days per month including at least one full weekendAPPs triage all calls and escalate to surgeons as needed; most calls handled by phone without requiring in-person hospital visitsInpatient rounding on hospitalized patients is shared among the APP teamSurgical caseload consists of approximately 60-70% VATS (open surgeries) and 30-40% roboticsFirst assist certification required; thoracic surgery experience preferredVein harvest using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique experience preferredSome surgeries and procedures performed in the Minor Procedures UnitApproximately 10 patient encounters per shiftMust be flexible to travel between hospitals and clinicsAt least 5 years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience preferred but not requiredActive license, DEA, BLS, and ACLS required; board certified requiredFacility:
This facility is a leading regional medical center offering a comprehensive range of advanced healthcare services, including cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. The facility operates as a Level 2 trauma center and is recognized for its cancer care, surgical programs, and multidisciplinary approach to patient treatment. It supports a collaborative APP team model with access to modern surgical technology, including robotic-assisted procedures, and serves both inpatient and outpatient populations across multiple sites.
Location:
Portland, OR
Portland offers a vibrant and culturally rich Pacific Northwest lifestyle, known for its stunning natural scenery, thriving food and arts scene, and proximity to outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, and coastal exploration. It is an exciting destination for healthcare professionals seeking a dynamic urban environment with easy access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
