Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Location : Spokane, WA

Spokane offers a vibrant urban experience with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest as its backdrop. As Washington's second-largest city, it provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and a comfortable lifestyle with four distinct seasons.

Facility :

This medical center is a leading healthcare provider in the Inland Northwest, featuring a robust cardiothoracic surgery department with a 16-bed ICU. The facility offers advanced surgical capabilities including robotic procedures, and is part of a well-established healthcare network serving the greater Spokane region.

Opportunity :

Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Details :

Join a well-established practice with 4 surgeons and 4 PAs

Schedule : 7am-5pm with call rotation of every third day during the week and every fourth weekend

Weekend call runs from Friday 5pm to Monday 7am

Conduct morning rounds including daily progress notes

Manage medications, order appropriate labs and studies as needed

Perform consults, history and physical examinations

Handle patient discharges and complete discharge summaries

Manage chest tubes including removal

Attend multidisciplinary rounds when on call

Participate in daily clinic (Monday-Thursday) for post-op patients

First assist in all procedures including robotic lobectomy, CABG, valve replacements, and LVAD implantation

Perform endoscopic vein and radial harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview)

Prepare harvested conduit

Place appropriate post-operative orders

Close sternotomy (according to surgeon preference)

Weekday call includes finishing late cases, taking calls from CCU, and returning for emergency cases

Weekend call includes rounding with the call surgeon, progress notes, chest tube management, discharging patients, and being available for emergency cases

Must have valid WA license or IMLC

BLS certification required

Expedited privileges possible for providers with clean history

Compensation :

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid Travel and Lodging.

Estimated Hourly Rate : $ 90 - $ 130

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