Surgery - General Physician Assistant

APP CT Surgery Opening in Colorado Springs, CO

Seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management. Join a cutting-edge, full-time surgical team dedicated to delivering extraordinary patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Rotating call: 1:4-5 weekday and weekend call. In-house NP manages call from 8:30 pm to 6:30 am.

Job Description

• Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting (Maquet-Getinge system) and first assisting in procedures
• Manage ICU, cardiovascular surgical patients, including rounding and evaluation in CVICU, floor, and clinics
• Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and additional patient visits as needed
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement detailed care plans and follow-ups
• Prescribe medications per policy and regulations
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Complete ongoing CME to maintain and enhance clinical skills

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies - REQUIRED
• PA-C certification by NCCPA - REQUIRED
• Minimum 3+ years cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting - REQUIRED
• Unrestricted DEA license to prescribe medications - REQUIRED
• Full prescriptive authority per medical staff privileging - REQUIRED
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges - REQUIRED
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) - REQUIRED
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid - REQUIRED
• No current or prior sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA List - REQUIRED

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $100,588 - $143,769 annually, commensurate with experience
• Quality and productivity bonus potential
• Relocation bonus (if eligible)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b) plan
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (dependent coverage included)
• Wellness programs, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts
• PTO from start date, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLIE)
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and paid degrees