Physician Assistant

at Amergis in Spokane, Washington, United States

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

Interested in learning more? Contact us for additional details regarding schedule structure, call expectations, case mix, credentialing timeline, compensation, and facility information.

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