Locum Physician Assistant; PA; Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Spokane, WA

Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery
- Cardiothoracic in Spokane, WA

Physician Assistant | Surgery
- Cardiothoracic
Location: Spokane, WA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

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JOB OVERVIEW

• Job : L-PA-47851
• Profession:
  Physician Assistant
• Specialty: PA
  - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Spokane, WA
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period:
  Jan 11, 2027 – Ongoing
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p
• Call
  
  Schedule:
  • Mon – Fri, 5p – 7a; every 3rd day of the week
  • Weekends (Fri 5p – Mon 7a); every 4th weekend
• Call Type:
  Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Reason for Coverage:
  Vacancy (Long-Term Permanent Search)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered by agency

• Jan 11, 2027 (7a) – Feb 1, 2027(7a)
• Feb 8, 2027(7a) – Mar 1, 2027(7a)
• Mar 8, 2027(7a) – Mar 29, 2027(7a)
• Apr 5, 2027(7a) – Apr 30, 2027(7a)
• May 10, 2027(7a) – May 31, 2027(7a)
• Jun 7, 2027 (7a) – Jun 30, 2027(7a)

• Average Daily Volume:
  Variable
• Admissions
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Rounding:
  Both assigned & unassigned patients
• Case Mix:
  Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, robotic lobectomy, ECMO

• EMR:
  Epic
• Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NPs: 2 PAs, Office Staff: 1

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  Yes

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses:
  
  Licensed in WA or IMLC
• Certification: BLS
• Must be able to cover all shifts

• Perform morning rounds including daily progress notes, medication management, and ordering appropriate labs and studies.
• Assist in all surgical procedures as first assist, including robotic lobectomy, CABG, TAVR, and valve repairs.
• Manage cardiothoracic patients in the ICU, step-down, and post-operative clinic.
• Conduct patient admissions, consultations, history and physicals, and discharge summaries.
• Provide call coverage including finishing late cases, responding to CCU calls, and returning for emergency surgeries.

• Benefit from streamlined administrative processes and support services provided by locum agencies, allowing you to focus on patient care and clinical responsibilities.
• Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
• Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
• Extend your career or transition into semi-retirement by taking on locum roles, supplementing your retirement income while staying engaged in clinical practice.
• Utilize locum assignments as a bridge during career transitions, ensuring continuity of income and professional engagement.