Locum Cardiothoracic​/Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant; PA​/NP

** Specialty:
** Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

** Reason for Coverage:
** New program/recruiting for a permanent position

** Coverage Dates:
** ASAP, up to one year

** Setting:
** Operating Room, ICU, Clinic

** Shift/Schedule Expectations:
** Primarily Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. First assist 1-2 days per week, with rounding on patients in the CTICU and CVICU post-operatively for 3-4 days per week.

** Daily Responsibilities:
** Experience in CT Surgery with robotics, CV Surgery with vein harvesting, and RVH is preferred.

** Call Schedule/Responsibilities:
** Once acclimated, the call schedule will follow a 1:6 rotation for both weekdays and weekends.

** Patient Volume/Census:
** Estimated volume: 2 cases for CT Surgery as a first assist, and 4-6 cases for CV Surgery. Rounding involves 2 patients the next day for CT surgery, and 3-6 for post-operative care in the ICU.

** EMR:
** EPIC

** Credentialing Timeframe:
** Approximately 60 days from the submission of the application.

** Certifications Required/Accepted:
** Board Certified, American Heart Association.

** State Licensure:
** Yes, licensing will be considered. The provider will need to acquire licenses for both Oregon and Washington. While patient care and cases will primarily be in Oregon, some follow-up appointments (conducted via telehealth) may involve patients located in Washington.

** Availability of Temp Positions:
** Yes, with an estimated availability of 45 days.