Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Location:
Richland, WA

Richland is a vibrant city in southeastern Washington, part of the Tri-Cities area. The region offers an appealing combination of outdoor recreation with the Columbia River, excellent wineries, and a growing tech and research community, providing an attractive balance of professional opportunities and quality of life.

Facility:
This facility is a well-established cardiothoracic surgery clinic that provides comprehensive cardiovascular surgical services to the community. The clinic is part of a larger healthcare system with a Level 2 trauma center, offering advanced surgical care and treatment options for cardiac patients throughout the region.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery

Job Details:

• Full-time position covering a gap from 4/24/2024 to 7/18/2026

• Split responsibilities between hospital First Assisting and clinic hours

• Call requirements: 7-8 days per month (24-hour call on weekends, night call during weekdays after clinical hours)

• Clinic responsibilities: 2-4 days per month

• Surgical First Assist duties: 10-12 days per month

• Call duties include inpatient rounding and first assist callback

• Average of 8 patient encounters per shift

• Overtime available after 40 clinical hours per week

• Must be board certified

• ACLS and BLS certifications required

• Must be licensed in Washington state or have IMLC

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days

• Position requires previous cardiothoracic surgery experience

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid Travel and Lodging.