Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - General Surgery
Seattle, WA
TheraEX Staffing Services
4x10 hrs, Days

Locum Tenens – NP/PA, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Virginia Mason Medical Center – Seattle, WA

Position Overview

Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum tenens Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery assignment. This role supports a high‑performing, multidisciplinary surgical team led by three plastic surgeons across the Seattle and Bellevue campuses. The practice is approximately 80% reconstructive and 20% cosmetic, covering a full spectrum of plastic surgery services including breast reconstruction, microsurgery, melanoma care, hand surgery, cancer reconstruction, body contouring, and cosmetic procedures.

This position is almost 100% operative first‑assist, with additional involvement in outpatient procedural areas, occasional clinic participation, and rare inpatient responsibilities. NPs will be considered only with significant OR experience.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Schedule: ~10‑hour shifts
• Shift Start: 7:00 AM
• Call: None
• Open Positions: 1
• Setting:
  • Hospital Operating Room
  • Outpatient procedural areas
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Inpatient floors (limited)
• EMR: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Gap/leave coverage until a permanent provider is hired

Clinical Responsibilities

• Serve as primary first‑assist in the OR for a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures
• Assist with office‑based procedures in outpatient settings
• Participate in outpatient clinics as needed
• Provide limited inpatient support (rare)
• Perform independent suturing and wound closure
• Support surgeons with pre‑ and post‑operative patient care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team across two campuses

Case Types Include

• Breast reconstruction
• Microsurgery
• Body contouring
• Melanoma and skin cancer care
• Hand surgery
• Cancer reconstruction
• Cosmetic procedures

Requirements

• Board‑certified NP or PA
• Active WA state license
• DEA
• Extensive surgical experience required
• NPs must have significant OR experience
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced surgical environment

Compensation

• $170 Per Hour 

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: ~90 days