Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Locums - Longview, Washington, NP/PA Surgery Opening

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locums Surgery opportunity in Longview, Washington. The primary focus is inpatient rounding and assisting Trauma Surgeons, with secondary responsibilities in the General Surgery clinic providing postoperative trauma care. Candidates with strong hospitalist or Emergency Department experience are especially well suited for this role.

Assignment Details

• Start: December 1, 2026

• Expected assignment length: 6 months

• Variable 9-hour shifts

• Typical schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• 8 working hours with a 1-hour lunch

• Alternating weekends

• Four 10-hour shifts may be considered for the right candidate

• No call

• Clinic and hospital privileges

• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

• Reason for coverage: Gap in coverage

Position Highlights

• NP/PA Surgery locums opportunity

• Primary focus on Trauma Surgery rounding and support

• Postoperative Trauma / General Surgery clinic coverage

• No call

• Approximately 10-15 patients per day

• Adult patient population, ages 18+

• 122-bed hospital

• Epic EMR

• Strong hospitalist experience highly desired

• No new graduates

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Round on inpatient Trauma and Surgery patients

• Assist Trauma Surgeons with patient management

• Complete admissions as required

• Provide postoperative trauma care in the General Surgery clinic

• Evaluate and manage adult surgical patients

• Perform wound care

• Provide perioperative and postoperative management

• Collaborate with Trauma Surgeons, General Surgeons, APPs, and hospital staff

• Complete timely clinical documentation

Procedures & Skills

• Wound care procedures

• Postoperative surgical care

• General Surgery support

• Trauma patient management

• OR first assist or other intraoperative assistance required

• General Surgery first-assist experience desired

• No vein harvesting

• Robotic surgery experience not required

Support & Team Structure

• At least 1 Trauma Surgeon available

• May work alongside up to 3 Surgeons

• PA support may be available in clinic

• Physician sponsorship and supervision model

• Provider will not work solo

• CSR support with cosignature until acquisition

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Active Washington license required at time of presentation

• No new graduates

• Hospital or Emergency Department experience required

• Hospitalist experience strongly desired

• General Surgery assist experience preferred

• OR first-assist or other intraoperative assistance required

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable

• Must be comfortable with inpatient rounding, admissions, clinic care, and surgical support

Support & Technology

• 122-bed hospital

• Inpatient and outpatient practice

• Trauma and General Surgery support

• EMR: Epic

Organization & Team

• Hospital-based Trauma and General Surgery service

• Mix of inpatient rounding and outpatient postoperative care

• Collaborative physician and APP environment

• Alternating weekend responsibilities

• Flexible scheduling options for the right candidate

About Longview, Washington Location & Access: Longview is located in southwest Washington along the Columbia River corridor, with convenient access to Portland, Oregon, and communities throughout southwestern Washington.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a smaller-city environment with restaurants, shopping, established neighborhoods, and convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby rivers, forests, mountains, and trails provide opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Attractions: Longview offers waterfront recreation, parks, community events, and convenient access to Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River, and the broader Pacific Northwest.

Quality of Life: The area combines a relaxed community setting with access to regional healthcare resources and abundant outdoor recreation.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness