Locum Tenens Opportunity: Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant Near Mill City, OR

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant with experience in Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens position near Mill City, OR. This is an excellent opportunity for advanced practice providers who are looking to contribute to a dynamic surgical team in an inpatient setting. If you have experience in cardiovascular surgery and are seeking a position with a mix of scheduled clinical hours and call duties, this role might be the ideal fit.

Position Overview:

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Type: Locum Tenens


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• Practice Setting: Inpatient

Key Responsibilities:

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  Full-Time Coverage:

  
  
  
  
  • We are seeking two full-time providers to join our team, with the potential for multiple providers to share the schedule.
  
  
  • Providers will work from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guaranteed 40 hours per week.
  
  
  • Overtime (OT) may be required and will need pre-approval, applying after 40 hours per week.
  
  
  
  


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  Call Duties:

  
  
  
  
  • Call is structured as beeper call, with providers working during the day and taking call at night.
  
  
  • During weekends, providers will round on patients, complete in-house tasks, and then carry the beeper outside the hospital once rounds are complete.
  
  
  • Call frequency is approximately 1:4, with one day per week and one weekend per month (Friday 7:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM).
  
  
  
  


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  Clinical Requirements:

  
  
  
  
  • Candidates should be licensed in Oregon (OR) and hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.
  
  
  • While 5 years of recent experience in cardiovascular surgery is preferred, we welcome candidates with varying levels of experience who are interested in this opportunity.
  
  
  • Skills in vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel techniques are highly desirable.
  
  
  
  

Additional Details:

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  Inpatient Focus:

  
  
  
  
  • The role is entirely inpatient, with no outpatient responsibilities. Providers will focus on delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeries.
  
  
  
  


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  Technology:

  
  
  
  
  • The facility uses the Epic EMR system, ensuring smooth documentation and patient management.
  
  
  
  


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  Flexibility and Collaboration:

  
  
  
  
  • This position offers a collaborative work environment with flexibility in scheduling, making it ideal for those looking to balance professional commitments with personal time.
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

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  Guaranteed Hours:

  
  
  
  
  • The position guarantees 40 hours per week, providing stability in work hours and compensation.
  
  
  
  


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  Professional Development:

  
  
  
  
  • Providers will gain valuable experience in a specialized setting, with opportunities to refine their skills in cardiovascular surgery.
  
  
  
  


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  Work-Life Balance:

  
  
  
  
  • The structured call schedule and flexible environment allow providers to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to patient care in a meaningful way.
  
  
  
  

This locum tenens opportunity near Mill City, OR, is perfect for a Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant seeking a full-time position with a blend of clinical hours and call duties. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dedicated surgical team, we encourage you to apply.

Job ID: j-240347