Job Overview

Location

Bellingham, Washington 98225

Start Date

November 9, 2026

Duration

13 Weeks

Physician Assistant Surgery Physician Assistan

Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $124 – $133/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a locum tenens assignment in Bellingham, Washington. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

• Serve as a Physician Assistant in the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery specialty within an inpatient and outpatient setting
• Work 3-4 shifts weekly on 12-hour shifts (0630a-0430p or 0630a-0630p), including at least 2 weekday shifts and weekend coverage
• Respond to traumas, including serving as the first responder when the trauma surgeon is in the OR
• Serve as the initial clinical response in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Admit patients to the service line, including ICU admissions
• Provide surgical assist duties as required
• Prepare for, run, and manage post-discharge clinics 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday, 0930-1630)
• Manage an average patient census of 18 patients per day
• Provide both rounding and admission services
• Work both independently and collaboratively with other APCs and on-site diabetic education staff
• Maintain proficiency in the Epic EMR system for documentation and charting
• Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications
• Provide documentation of clinical activity within the previous 24 months representative of the scope and complexity of privileges requested
• Adhere to COVID-19 vaccination requirements with no exemptions

Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):

  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
  • 24/7 Recruitment Support
  • Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
  • Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.

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