2xPhysician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothora

BAS HealthCare; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS Healthcare, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) to support Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Portland, OR. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient duties, including OR first assist and a mix of VATS and robotics procedures.

Expect a locum-tenens assignment from March 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027 with a 35–40 hour work week, on-call responsibilities, and in-house rounds. Oregon licensure, DEA, and BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon medical license is required.
• Board certification in Cardiovascular/Thoracic preferred if not within 5 years of residency.
• DEA license and BLS/ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient coverage across clinic and OR settings.
• Perform OR duties including first assist; ~60–70% VATS and 30–40% robotics.
• Manage 24-hour beeper call with a 1:4 frequency and in-house rounds.
• Triage calls to surgeons; handle most cases remotely, escalating as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative team player

Triage calls

Education

Oregon medical license

Board certification (Cardiovascular/Thoracic)

Tools

Maquet equipment

Robotics proficiency

Vein harvest experience

Job description

Location

Portland, OR

Portland offers a vibrant, dynamic Pacific Northwest lifestyle with world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Coast, it provides an incredible backdrop for both professional growth and personal adventure.

Facility

This is a well-established medical center and cancer institute located in Portland, Oregon, offering comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services. The facility operates across multiple hospital and clinic locations, providing a collaborative and team-oriented environment with strong support for advanced practice providers.

Opportunity

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Details

• Locum Tenens opportunity running March 1st, 2027 through August 31st, 2027
• Full-time schedule of 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with weekend call (four 10-hour shifts)
• Shift times are 8am - 5pm with 10 guaranteed hours per day
• Coverage includes both inpatient and outpatient settings across clinic and call responsibilities
• 24-hour beeper call structure with a 1:4 call frequency, approximately one day per week and one weekend per month
• Weekend call runs Friday 7am through Monday 7am; provider rounds in-house before carrying beeper remotely
• Minimum of 10 days of call per month, including at least one full weekend
• Approximately two days per week in outpatient clinic and two days per week in the OR
• Primarily works at PCI West location with flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics as needed
• Inpatient rounding on hospitalized patients shared amongst the APP team
• APPs triage all calls, escalating to surgeons as needed; most calls handled over the phone without requiring in-person hospital visits
• OR duties include first assist; caseload is approximately 60-70% VATS (open surgeries) and 30-40% robotics
• Most surgical cases performed at PPMC; some procedures in the Minor Procedures Unit (MPU) at PSVMC
• Vein harvest experience with Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique required
• Must be a strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Active Oregon license required; DEA required
• Board certification required if not within 5 years or residency
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Specialty background in Cardiovascular and Thoracic required
• Credentialing timeframe estimated at 60-90 days; prompt applicant engagement encouraged to expedite the process
• Current CV must be uploaded with bid submission

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.