Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

We are seeking 2 experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join a high-volume cardiac and thoracic surgery team. This role is ideal for APPs looking to transition to permanent positions in a dynamic, hands-on surgical environment.

• Assist with pre- and post-operative patient evaluation and treatment

• OR first assist for:

  • Coronary artery bypass and valve surgeries

  • Aortic and aortic arch reconstruction

  • Robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries

  • VATS and DaVinci robotic procedures

  • Endoscopic vein harvest and open radial artery harvest

• Manage ICU and step-down patients

• Perform emergent floor procedures (chest tubes, arterial lines, etc.)

• Conduct daily rounds, discharge summaries, and wound checks

• Participate in evening, night, and weekend surgeries and patient rounds

• Support walk-in/urgent clinic visits when the primary surgeon is unavailable

️ Note: Must have thoracic surgery experience to assist with robotic procedures. Limited experience APPs may only cover cardiac OR or floor.

• M F: 3 4 call days + 1:4 weekend rotation

• Typical hours: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM (variable; call days may extend + hours)

• Weekend call: 6 8+ hours, includes 24-hour pager coverage

• Hourly: $210 $220
  

• Board Certification in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery (APP residency/fellowship required)

• State License: Washington preferred (IMLC considered)

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA

• Clean malpractice history

• Minimum 3 years of CV/CT surgery experience

• High-volume team: 5 permanent surgeons (3 cardiac, 2 thoracic)

• 4 mid-levels (3 PA, 1 NP, 1 in training)

• Average cases/week: 6 8 cardiac, 9 12 thoracic

• EMR: EPIC

• Support staff: RN

• Patients/day: 20 adults

• Lodging

• Air travel: flexible

• Credentialing timeframe: 90 days

• Join a team performing 90% robotic-assisted thoracic cases

• Hands-on experience with complex cardiac and thoracic procedures

• Transition from locum-to-perm in a high-volume surgical environment

• Work with a collaborative, skilled surgical team

• Tacoma, WA a vibrant city offering outdoor recreation, cultural events, and waterfront living, with easy access to Seattle and the Puget Sound region