Join Providence Heart & Lung at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist physician assistant or nurse practitioner and be part of a robust group of Cardiothoracic professionals in Spokane, Washington. At least two years of experience as a Cardiothoracic surgical first assist is preferred. Graduates from a surgical residency or fellowship program with First Assist experience may substitute for time in practice. A willingness to work on both adult and pediatric cases is preferred. Take advantage of this excellent professional growth opportunity while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in the beautiful community of Spokane, the heart of sunny eastern Washington.

• Full-time schedule
• Shared call rotation with additional call compensation potential in addition to salary.
• 2 to 5 years of APC Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist experience is preferred.
• Graduates from a surgical residency or fellowship program with First Assist experience may substitute for time in practice.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance benefits available.
• No state income tax in Washington state (federal income tax still applies)
• As a non-profit organization, Providence qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Compensation is between $153,972 and $213,341 per year
• The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You’ll Work

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital has 644 beds, a medical staff of more than 900 and a service area with a population around 1.5 million. Sacred Heart offers some of the Northwest’s most advanced services, including minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures, robotic surgery and sophisticated diagnostic technologies. With a world-class research department, excellent residency programs, and specialized centers for orthopedics, women’s health, the neurosciences and more, it is a medical leader on many fronts.

Where You’ll Live

Spokane, in eastern Washington, offers a high quality of life to its 208,000 residents, with some of the nation’s cleanest air and water, responsible development and a mild, four-season climate. Its affordable housing, growing arts and theater community and excellent higher education campuses make it a prime destination for families and working professionals. Outdoor enthusiasts relish Spokane’s prime location, with over 60 miles of biking and hiking trails, exceptional skiing and whitewater rafting.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran