Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Bellingham, WA
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Electrophysiology Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens – Bellingham, WA

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiology and Electrophysiology (EP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington, beginning December 1, 2026.

The provider will deliver comprehensive electrophysiology and cardiovascular care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient evaluations, hospital rounding, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing cardiac management.

This full-time position offers consistent 10-hour day shifts with no call responsibilities. Candidates must hold an active Washington PA license and be comfortable working independently.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Cardiology – Electrophysiology
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
• Location: Bellingham, WA
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Initial Contract: 13 Weeks
• Expected Duration: Approximately 6 Months
• Positions Available: 1
• FTE: 1.0
• Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Hospital Capacity: 245 Beds
• Patient Population: Adults
• Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
• EMR: Epic
• Call Requirements: None

Schedule

• Shift Type: Day Shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Shift Length: 10 Hours
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Block Scheduling: Not Available
• Call: None
• Coverage: Clinic and Hospital Services

Patient Population / Volume

• Patient Population: Adults
• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 12–14 Patients
• Inpatient Cardiology and Electrophysiology Patients
• Outpatient Electrophysiology Patients
• Patients Requiring Cardiac Evaluation and Follow-Up
• Patients Requiring Hospital Admissions and Rounding

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Inpatient and Outpatient Electrophysiology Care
• Perform Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessments
• Evaluate Patients With Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
• Conduct Hospital Rounding and Manage Admissions
• Review Medical Histories and Diagnostic Findings
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
• Monitor Patient Progress and Treatment Responses
• Coordinate Ongoing Cardiac and Electrophysiology Care
• Collaborate With Cardiology and Hospital-Based Teams
• Provide Patient Education and Follow-Up Management
• Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
• Manage Assigned Patients Independently Within Scope of Practice

Clinical Environment / Support

• 245-Bed Acute Care Hospital
• Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology Services
• Electrophysiology Specialty Practice
• Clinic and Hospital Privileges
• Independent Provider Responsibilities
• Epic EMR
• No Call Responsibilities
• No Specific Procedures Required

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA) – Required
• Active Washington PA License – Required
• BLS Certification – Required
• ACLS Certification – Required
• Epic EMR Experience – Required
• Recent Clinical Practice Experience – Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology or Electrophysiology – Required
• Experience With Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
• Experience Managing Adult Cardiology Patients
• Ability to Provide Inpatient and Outpatient Care
• Ability to Work Independently
• Strong Cardiovascular Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
• Current BLS and ACLS Certifications Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable

Recent Clinical Practice Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• At Least 12 Months of Clinical Practice Within the Relevant Specialty During the Past 5 Years
• OR Graduation From an Accredited Program Within the Past 12 Months

Submission Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Active Washington PA License
• PA Certification Documentation
• Current BLS and ACLS Certifications
• Documentation of Recent Clinical Practice
• Cardiology or Electrophysiology Experience
• Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
• Confirmation of Inpatient and Outpatient Experience
• Availability for Full-Time 10-Hour Day Shifts
• Earliest Available Start Date

Credentialing

• Active Washington PA License Required at Submission
• Compact RN License Not Accepted
• PA Certification Verification
• BLS and ACLS Verification
• Recent Clinical Practice Review
• Clinic and Hospital Privileging Required
• Clinical Competency and Experience Verification
• Orientation Provided Before Assignment