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General Surgery Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens – Longview, WA

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity in Longview, Washington, beginning December 1, 2026.

The provider will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care, primarily supporting trauma surgeons with daily patient rounding, hospital admissions, postoperative management, and wound care.

Secondary responsibilities include providing postoperative trauma follow-up care in the general surgery clinic.

This position is well suited for a Physician Assistant with a strong hospitalist background, experience managing hospitalized surgical patients, and the ability to collaborate with trauma surgeons and other clinical providers.

The assignment offers variable daytime shifts with alternating weekend coverage and no on-call responsibilities.

Compensation: Hourly: $140/hr, Overtime: $175/hr, Holiday: $210/hr.

Assignment Details

Location: Longview, WA

Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)

Specialty: General Surgery / Trauma Surgery

Position Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: December 1, 2026

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Listed; 6-Month Coverage Approval Noted

Number of Positions: 1

Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / General Surgery Clinic

Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage / No Call

Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric Patients

EMR System: Epic

Schedule

Work Schedule: Variable Daytime Shifts

Standard Shift: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Shift Duration: 9 Hours, Including a 1-Hour Lunch Break

Alternative Schedule: Combination of Four 10-Hour Shifts May Be Considered

Weekend Coverage: Alternating Weekends

On-Call Requirements: None

Primary Responsibilities: Inpatient Rounding and Admissions

Secondary Responsibilities: Outpatient Postoperative Trauma Care

Patient Population / Volume

Patient Population: Adults Ages 18 and Older

Geriatric Patients: Included

Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 Patients

Hospital Bed Count: 122

Primary Cases: General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients

Clinical Focus: Inpatient Surgical Management and Postoperative Care

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Care to General Surgery and Trauma Surgery Patients

Conduct Daily Inpatient Rounds With Trauma Surgeons

Perform Patient Assessments and Clinical Evaluations

Manage Hospital Admissions and Ongoing Inpatient Care

Provide Postoperative Patient Management

Evaluate Surgical Recovery and Monitor Patient Progress

Perform Wound Assessments and Wound Care Procedures

Assist With Surgical Patient Care Planning

Coordinate Treatment Plans With Trauma Surgeons

Provide Postoperative Trauma Follow-Up Care in the Outpatient Clinic

Monitor Patients for Postoperative Complications

Assist With Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination

Collaborate With Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Other Healthcare Professionals

Provide Intraoperative or Surgical Assistance When Required

Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic

Required Clinical Skills

General Surgery Patient Management

Trauma Surgery Patient Care

Inpatient Rounding

Hospital Admissions

Postoperative Care

Surgical Patient Assessments

Wound Care Procedures

Management of Hospitalized Adult Patients

Clinical Care Coordination

Inpatient and Outpatient Patient Management

Surgical Team Collaboration

Recognition and Management of Postoperative Complications

Preferred Clinical Experience:

Hospitalist Medicine

Hospital-Based Emergency Department Care

General Surgery Assistance

Surgical First Assistance

Clinical Practice Details

Primary Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Hospital

Secondary Setting: Outpatient General Surgery Clinic

Hospital Bed Count: 122

Average Daily Census: Approximately 10–15 Patients

EMR: Epic