Job ID: 115194
Location: OR
Category: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Employment Type: Temporary
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant – Salem, Oregon
Travel Covered • Urgent Start Available • Ongoing Coverage Needs
The Opportunity
Join a highly respected cardiothoracic surgery team and contribute to advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care in a collaborative environment. This opportunity offers a mix of inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and operating room responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced Physician Assistants seeking a dynamic and rewarding locum tenens assignment.
Assignment Details
- Location: Salem, Oregon
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing coverage needs
- Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, four 10-hour shifts per week
- Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive market-rate compensation
- Weekly direct deposit pay
- Travel expenses covered
- Licensing support
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000
- Dedicated recruiter & expedited credentialing process
What You'll Do
- Provide perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients
- First assist in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
- Manage patients in the Cardiac ICU and step-down units
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff
- Support continuity of care throughout the surgical episode
Requirements
- Active Oregon Physician Assistant license required
- Minimum of 2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery PA experience
- ACLS certification required
- ATLS certification required
- Prescriptive authority required
- Oregon state CSR required
- Epic EMR proficiency required
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- Clean NPDB preferred
Facility & Practice Highlights
- Established cardiothoracic surgery program
- Approximately 5 cardiac surgeries and 3 thoracic surgeries weekly
- Cardiac ICU census of approximately 7 patients
- Collaborative staffing model including cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, and experienced PAs
- No transplant procedures
- Maquet EVH system utilized
- Vein harvesting focus; no radial artery harvesting
- Case mix includes CABG and valve procedures
Why You'll Love This Location
Salem offers the perfect blend of outdoor recreation, Pacific Northwest beauty, and urban convenience. Located just 45 minutes from Portland and its international airport, the area provides easy access to world-class wineries, hiking trails, rivers, and Oregon’s scenic coastline. Enjoy a welcoming community and excellent quality of life while working in a leading regional health system.
Become an ICON:
- Never worry about your travel accommodations again! In addition to our in-house travel team, ICON is proud to partner with Christopherson Travel for additional after-hours support.
- All ICON providers will have access to comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverages through the Independent Contractors Benefits Association (ICBA).
- Weekly pay
Job ID
Internal Tracking Number: 115194
Internal Tracking Number: 115194