Locum Cardiovascular PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Portland, OR
Join a leading facility in Portland, Oregon, for a locum Physician Assistant assignment supporting cardiovascular and thoracic surgery across inpatient, outpatient, clinic, OR, and call services. Enjoy a 4x10 schedule, hours per week, weekly pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to thoracic surgery care beginning 10/28/2026.
Quick Facts
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Start Date: 10/28/2026
- End Date/Duration: 08/31/2027; assignment dates listed as 03/01 31/2027
- Shift: 4x10 schedule, typically 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; clinic, OR, and 24-hour beeper call
- Hours/Week: hours; 40 hours guaranteed
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- License/Certs: Active license, DEA, board certification, BLS, and ACLS
- Experience: Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery experience; five years of recent CV surgery experience preferred
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 per hour
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You ll Do
- Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery support.
- Participate in clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding responsibilities.
- Serve as a first assist during cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.
- Manage 24-hour beeper call, including patient triage and escalation to surgeons when needed.
- Round on hospitalized patients as part of the APP team.
- Support procedures involving VATS, open surgery, robotics, and minor procedures.
- Perform vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel techniques as applicable.
What You Need
Required - Active professional license
- DEA registration
- Board certification, if not within five years of residency
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Cardiovascular and thoracic specialty experience
- Flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Availability for approximately 10 days of call per month, including at least one weekend
Preferred - Five or more years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience
- Thoracic surgery assist experience
- First-assist certification
- Experience with VATS, open surgery, robotics, vein harvesting, and Maquet equipment
About the Assignment
This assignment supports cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services at a leading facility in Portland, Oregon. The role typically includes outpatient clinic and operating room coverage, inpatient rounding, and shared APP call responsibilities, with opportunities to assist in thoracic procedures and collaborate closely with surgeons and the care team.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .
