1xPhysician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothora

BAS HealthCare; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice included

Job summary

BAS HealthCare in Spokane, WA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) for a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery role. The position involves first-assist in complex surgeries, rounds, and perioperative care in the OR and ICU.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, lab interpretation, consults, discharge summaries, and managing chest tubes. Surgical schedule includes on-call coverage with diverse cardiothoracic cases using DaVinci Xi Robot.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with cardiothoracic surgery experience.
• Active Washington State license or IMLC.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures including robotic lobectomy and thoracic operations.
• Perform morning rounds, daily progress notes, and medication management.
• Discharge patients with complete discharge summaries.

Skills

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgery

First assist

Inpatient rounds

Education

Physician Assistant (PA)

Board certification

Tools

DaVinci Xi Robot

Job description

Location:

Spokane, WA

Spokane is a vibrant city in eastern Washington offering stunning natural beauty, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and river activities. With a lower cost of living compared to western Washington cities and a welcoming community atmosphere, Spokane is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional fulfillment and quality of life.

Facility:

This established medical center is a leading regional healthcare facility offering a comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery program. The facility operates a robust 4-surgeon, 4-PA practice with approximately 16 ICU beds, providing advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and complex cardiac interventions within a well-supported, collaborative team environment.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Details:

• Must be able to cover all required shifts beginning January 11, 7am through ongoing rotations
• Schedule: 7am-5pm with call coverage from 5pm-7am; weekend call runs Friday 5pm through Monday 7am
• Call rotation: every third day during the week and every fourth weekend
• Work setting includes the OR and ICU, with potential stepdown patient coverage; no clinic component
• Perform morning rounds including daily progress notes and medication management
• Order and interpret appropriate labs and diagnostic studies as needed
• Conduct consults, history and physicals, and discharge patients with complete discharge summaries
• Manage and remove chest tubes
• Attend multidisciplinary rounds when on call
• First assist in all surgical procedures including Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy (DaVinci Xi Robot), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Aortic Valve Replacement/TAVR, Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement, Thoracotomy and VATS, Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, Aortic Dissection Repair, and ECMO
• Perform endoscopic vein and radial harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview) and prepare harvested conduit
• Place appropriate postoperative orders and close sternotomy per surgeon preference
• Weekday call responsibilities include finishing late cases, responding to CCU calls, and returning to hospital for emergency cases
• Weekend call responsibilities include rounding with the call surgeon, progress notes, chest tube management, discharging patients, receiving CCU calls, and availability to return for emergency cases
• Patient encounters per shift are variable
• BLS certification required
• Board certification required; clean history may qualify for expedited privileges
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days
• Must hold an active Washington State license or IMLC

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.