Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Locum Tenens

Job overview

The Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Locum Tenens role is onsite in Happy Valley, OR. Compensation is not specified. The assignment supports inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery services, with two clinic days and two operating-room days each week. The physician assistant contributes to surgical and clinic coverage, including vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique. The role supports the care team through first-assist work and a stated 1:4 call rotation.

What you'll do

• Provide coverage in inpatient and outpatient settings, including two clinic days and two operating-room days per week
• perform vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel technique
• meet first-assist certification, ACLS, and BLS requirements
• participate in the stated call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physician assistant

cardiovascular surgery

cardiothoracic surgery

locum tenens

happy valley or

comphealth

first assist certification

acls

bls

vein harvest

four 10-hour shifts

1:4 call rotation

housing and travel provided

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• CompHealth lists complimentary housing and travel, licensing and malpractice costs, credentialing and privileging support, and medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, four 10-hour shifts, 35–40 hours weekly; 1:4 call ratio, roughly one day per week and one weekend per month; Friday 7:00 AM–Monday 7:00 AM beeper call; approximately 10 patients per shift.

About the employer

CompHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.