Electrophysiology Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Bellingham, WA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiology and Electrophysiology (EP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington, beginning December 1, 2026.
The provider will deliver comprehensive electrophysiology and cardiovascular care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient evaluations, hospital rounding, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing cardiac management.
This full-time position offers consistent 10-hour day shifts with no call responsibilities. Candidates must hold an active Washington license and be comfortable working independently.
Compensation:
Hourly: $115/hr
Overtime: $145/hr
Holiday: $170/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Cardiology Electrophysiology
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Bellingham, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Expected Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 Months
Positions Available: 1
FTE: 1.0
Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
Hospital Capacity: 245 Beds
Patient Population: Adults
Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Schedule
Shift Type: Day Shifts
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Shift Length: 10 Hours
Schedule: Full-Time
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Call: None
Coverage: Clinic and Hospital Services
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Volume: Approximately Patients
Inpatient Cardiology and Electrophysiology Patients
Outpatient Electrophysiology Patients
Patients Requiring Cardiac Evaluation and Follow-Up
Patients Requiring Hospital Admissions and Rounding
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient and Outpatient Electrophysiology Care
Perform Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessments
Evaluate Patients With Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
Conduct Hospital Rounding
Manage Patient Admissions
Review Medical Histories and Diagnostic Findings
Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
Monitor Patient Progress and Treatment Responses
Coordinate Ongoing Cardiac and Electrophysiology Care
Collaborate With Cardiology and Hospital-Based Teams
Provide Patient Education and Follow-Up Management
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Manage Assigned Patients Independently Within the Scope of Practice
Clinical Environment / Support
245-Bed Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology Services
Electrophysiology Specialty Practice
Clinic and Hospital Privileges
Independent Provider Responsibilities
Epic EMR
No Call Responsibilities
No Specific Procedures Required
Requirements
Certified Physician Assistant (PA) Required
Active Washington PA License Required
BLS Certification Required
ACLS Certification Required
Epic EMR Experience Required
Recent Clinical Practice Experience Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology or Electrophysiology Preferred
Experience With Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Experience Managing Adult Cardiology Patients
Ability to Provide Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Ability to Work Independently
Strong Cardiovascular Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
Current BLS and ACLS Certifications Must Be Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Recent Clinical Practice Requirements
Candidates must meet the applicable recent-practice or graduation criteria:
At Least 12 Months of Clinical Practice Within the Relevant Area of Specialization During the Past 5 Years
OR
Graduation From an Accredited Program Within the Past 12 Months
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Active Washington PA License
PA Certification Documentation
Current BLS and ACLS Certifications
Documentation of Recent Clinical Practice
Cardiology or Electrophysiology Experience
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
Confirmation of Inpatient and Outpatient Experience
Availability for Full-Time 10-Hour Day Shifts
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Active Washington License Required at Submission
Compact RN License Not Accepted
PA Certification Verification
BLS and ACLS Verification
Recent Clinical Practice Review
Clinic and Hospital Privileging Required
Clinical Competency and Experience Verification
Orientation Provided Before Assignment
