Physician Assistant

Amergis

Spokane, WAContract / Full-time$150/hrPosted 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$150/hr

Location

Spokane, WA

Schedule

Contract / Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

An established hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long‑term locum tenens role, offering full‑time schedule, first‑assist opportunities, and a collaborative inpatient environment with travel and lodging assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Epic EMREndoscopic Vein HarvestingCardiothoracic SurgeryFirst Assist

Qualifications

Certified Physician AssistantBoard Certified or Board EligibleActive License

Full job description

Pacific Northwest | Long-Term Assignment | High-Acuity CT Surgery

An established hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in the Pacific Northwest is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long-term locum tenens opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team and work with a diverse mix of cardiac and thoracic cases in a busy inpatient environment.

Position Highlights

Long-term assignment with ongoing coverage needs
Full-time schedule with excellent continuity
First assist opportunity in a high-acuity CT surgery practice
Inpatient-only setting
Combination of OR, ICU, and post-operative patient management
Established multidisciplinary surgical team
Epic EMR
Travel and lodging assistance available for qualified providers

Clinical Responsibilities

First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
ICU and inpatient management
Daily rounding and post-operative care
Admissions, consults, and discharge management
Participation in call rotation
Collaborative care with surgeons and advanced practice providers

Qualifications

Certified Physician Assistant (PA)
Recent Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
Strong first assist experience
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required
Experience managing CT surgery patients in an inpatient setting
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Active license preferred

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a provider who is comfortable functioning in a fast-paced CT surgery environment and can contribute immediately to patient care, surgical support, and post-operative management.

Location

Enjoy a beautiful Pacific Northwest community offering outdoor recreation, mountain views, lakes, hiking, skiing, and a strong quality of life without the congestion of larger metropolitan areas.

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation
Travel and lodging provided
Malpractice coverage included

Interested in learning more? Contact us for additional details regarding schedule structure, call expectations, case mix, credentialing timeline, compensation, and facility information.

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | Physician Assistant

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $150 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-10