Clinic-based Physician Assistant (PA-C) role supporting a cardiothoracic surgery service, focused on post-op follow-up, rounding support, consult coordination, wound care, and managing pre/post-operative workflows (no OR duties). You’ll join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (CommonSpirit Health), an established integrated health system in the Puget Sound region. Standout perk: no call, no weekends, with a Monday–Friday schedule and option for 4 or 5 days/week.
- No call, no weekends
- Option of 4 or 5 days/week
- APP-driven cardiothoracic service
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/VMFH is seeking an experienced surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The Physician Assistant (PA-C) will join our well established and cohesive team.
We are seeking a PA-C with previous cardiac and thoracic surgery experience.
Position Details:
Clinic based position. No surgical responsibilities
Post op follow up with cardiac and thoracic patients
Coordinate care from discharge to clinic visit
Assist with rounding
Consults with specialty care
Daily review of clinic inbox
Order preoperative studies and follow up
Wound care
Patient calls
No Call
No Weekends
Monday - Friday; Option of 4 or 5 days/week
Department Details:
Full spectrum conventional cardiac and thoracic surgery (except VAD, ECMO and transplant)
Hospital based – OR, ICU, PCU, surgical units
Single hospital practice
Traditional sternotomy based cardiac surgeries
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
All lung resection surgeries performed with DaVinci XI robot
Robotic foregut and esophagus
APP driven service
Compensation Range: $162,000.00 - $212,900.00
Job Requirements
Current WA state license PA (or ability to obtain)
1+ years APP cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred
CPR/BLS + ACLS – (or ability to obtain) - required
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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment - we strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and s