Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW Job ID: 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 COVERAGE DATES 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) PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: Variable Admissions Required: Yes Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, robotic lobectomy, ECMO FACILITY INFORMATION EMR: Epic Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NPs: 2 PAs, Office Staff: 1 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE Licenses: Licensed in WA or IMLC Certification: BLS Must be able to cover all shifts Duties & Responsibilities 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.