Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for a full-year locum tenens assignment in Portland, Oregon. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CT surgery provider to join an inpatient cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgical team and play an integral role in operative care, patient management, and follow-up.
The assignment is available ASAP for approximately one year, providing an opportunity for continuity and meaningful involvement with the surgical service.
What Makes Portland, Oregon, a Great Place to Live & Work
Portland offers an ideal mix of Pacific Northwest adventure, vibrant city life, and easy access to the outdoors. Providers can enjoy:
- Stunning Pacific Northwest scenery — forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain views are all close by.
- Outdoor adventure — hiking, skiing, cycling, kayaking, and camping are popular year-round.
- Famous food and coffee culture — Portland is known for its independent restaurants, food carts, craft coffee, and breweries.
- Bike-friendly city — an extensive network of bike routes makes exploring the city easy.
- Beautiful parks and gardens — including the renowned International Rose Test Garden.
- Easy weekend getaways — the Oregon Coast, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Willamette Valley are all within convenient reach.
Clinical Responsibilities
The selected NP/PA will support cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery cases in an inpatient environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as first assist during cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. (approximately 40%)
- Perform vein harvesting — required.
- Radial artery harvesting — preferred, but not required.
- Participate in inpatient rounding and postoperative patient management / clinic (60%)
Requirements
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Active Oregon license, preferred will wait for right candidate, will need to get WA license as some telehealth follow up with WA residents due to proximity of location.
Interested? Submit current CV for immediate consideration.
