Physician Assistant

Amergis; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging provided

Malpractice coverage included

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long-term locum tenens assignment in the Pacific Northwest. You will join a collaborative surgical team as a first assist in high-acuity CT surgery in an inpatient setting, with OR, ICU and post-operative management under an established program.

Requirements include PA certification, recent CT surgery experience, EVH proficiency, board certification/eligibility, and an active license preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA) with CT surgery experience.
• EVH experience required and beneficial for surgical cases.
• Board certified or board eligible; active license preferred.

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 AP providers.

Skills

First assist experience

Cardiothoracic experience

EVH experience

Board certification/eligibility

Active license preferred

Education

Certified Physician Assistant (PA)

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

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: 2026-09-10T13:58:01