Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 90-day assignment in Washington, beginning Jan 11, 2027. This role involves day shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM, complemented by call responsibilities extending into evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, including surgical first assisting, morning rounds, medication management, and patient discharge planning, across a variety of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct morning rounds, including daily progress notes
• Manage medications and order appropriate labs and studies as needed
• Perform consults, history, and physical examinations
• Discharge patients and complete discharge summaries
• Manage and remove chest tubes
• Attend Multidisciplinary rounds when on call
• Conduct daily clinic for post-operative patients (Monday-Thursday)
• First assist in all procedures
• Perform Endoscopic Vein and Radial Harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview)
• Prepare conduit harvested
• Place appropriate post-operative orders
• Close sternotomy per surgeon preference
• Assist with Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy using the Davinci Xi Robot
• Assist with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Assist with Aortic Valve Replacement/TAVR procedures
• Assist with Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
• Assist with Thoracotomy and VATS procedures
• Assist with Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
• Assist with Aortic Dissection Repair
• Manage ECMO Physician Assistant Workflow

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• EMR: Epic
• Call Schedule: Evening call from 5 PM to 7 AM, with weekend call from Friday 5 PM to Monday 7 AM.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities