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Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Silverdale, WA Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position A well-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Silverdale, Washington is seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a 6–9 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical APP to join a collaborative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team, providing inpatient care, perioperative management, and call coverage in a high-acuity hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery and be comfortable managing postoperative patients, ICU care, and surgical consultations. Compensation: $190 Per Hour Position Details Assignment Duration: 6–9 Months Practice Setting: Hospital: 95% Office/Clinic: 5% Schedule: Monday through Friday Call Requirements: 1–2 weekday call shifts Weekend call rotation Night Call Hours: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM Clinical Responsibilities Assist in the management of cardiothoracic surgery patients throughout the continuum of care Conduct inpatient rounding and postoperative patient management Evaluate new consults and admissions Participate in ICU management and patient monitoring Assist with perioperative and postoperative care plans Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary services Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR Patient Volume Hospital Patients Per Day: 5–10 Admissions: 0–3 per day ICU Census: 2–7 patients Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day Preferred Clinical Experience & Procedures Experience with the following is highly preferred: Cardiac aneurysm repair Aorto-thoracic aneurysm repair Lung resection procedures, including VATS Chest wall and pleural procedures Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) Ventilation management Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues Central line insertion Cardiothoracic postoperative care ICU and critical care management Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program Certified PA-C or NP required Active Washington license required Cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary surgical team Local candidates strongly preferred