**Description** Explore this terrific opportunity to join our team, delivering an important service to our patients and community! Ideal candidate will have experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a surgical practice and be able to represent the practice and display a high level of professionalism at all times, building positive relationships throughout the hospital and clinics. Practice highlights + A collegial team of 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 3 PA-Cs (including this position), 2 RNs and support staff with 40 total Cardiac providers. + Assists at surgery as a first or second assistant to a primary cardiothoracic surgeon in 1 of 2 dedicated Cardiac OR's or our Hybrid OR. + Rounds in the ICU and/or CVU, monitoring, assessing and treating patients. + The PA will see cardiothoracic patients pre- and post-operatively, both in the clinic and in the hospital--with ~70% of their time providing inpatient services. + Assists at surgery as a first or second assistant to a primary cardiothoracic surgeon in 1 of 2 dedicated Cardiac OR's or our Hybrid OR. + Rounds in the ICU and/or CVU, monitoring, assessing and treating patients. + Team-based patient care with providers and hospital staff. + Longer hours and taking minimal call (1:3) will be required due to patient need with Physician backup available. + Procedures include: Suturing, Harvest Vein Conduit, Exposure of vessels, wound closure and debridement, management of surgical drains, chest tubes and lines + **Compensation highlights include: - Comprehensive benefits - Employment bonus - Relocation bonus The qualifications include a Washington State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license or ability to obtain; new graduate or experienced candidates with a high interest in joining a surgical cardiothoracic practice will be considered. The successful candidate will develop proficiency in performing tie sutures, harvest vein conduit, exposure of vessels, wound closure, wound debridement, and management of surgical drains and chest tubes and lines. Development and training will be provided by two established and experienced PeaceHealth CT Surgery PA's. PeaceHealth Medical Group is a physician-led group with over 1,300 medical practitioners in communities throughout Oregon, Washington and Alaska. PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system that consistently receives national recognition for innovations in patient centered care, patient safety, spirit in the workplace, and health care technology. We offer a competitive compensation and robust benefits, relocation assistance and a generous sign-on bonus. Compensation will include call pay. Compensation is based on experience and will be between $70.63 - $88.12. This position is represented by a Union. The Community Bellingham, Washington is nestled on the Bellingham Bay, only an hour-and-a-half North of Seattle, and an hour South of Vancouver, British Columbia. Bellingham offers a family-friendly community with easy access to all the cultural amenities of a larger city. Bellingham is surrounded by spectacular beauty from the San Juan Islands to majestic Mount Baker! Enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking, and more. Bellingham offers a high quality of life with strong schools, affordable housing and a vibrant arts community. We are rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Here are some of the reasons to love Bellingham, the "City of Subdued Excitement": ·There are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow and water sports, and scenic drives ·There are 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore ·Bellingham is home to Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College ·Bellingham has excellent elementary and secondary schools, both public and private ·You can live nearly anywhere in the community and be within 15-20 minutes of the hospital with an easy commute ·Bellingham is a 90-minute drive to Seattle, WA and a 60-minute drive to Vancouver, British Columbia ·Bellingham is ranked by Forbes as one of the "Top 25 Places to Retire," and the second-most "Fitness-friendly cities" in America ·Washington State has no state income tax! ·Explore more about Bellingham/Whatcom County here: https://www.bellingham.org/ In addition to living in one of Washington's most desirable cities, you'll work with a great team dedicated to providing the best care in our community! Contact Keith Nussbaum, Physician & Clinician Recruiter - Knussbaum@PeaceHealth.org REQNUMBER: 112125