Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic needed in Colorado Springs, CO

Job description

Shift(s) Description:

Full-time daytime hours

Rotating weekend call schedule

On-call requirements: 1:4–5 weekday call and 1:4–5 weekend call; in-house NP manages call from 8:30 PM to 6:30 AM



Job Description:
As a Physician Assistant, you will:

- Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a patient-first approach

- Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting using the Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting in surgical procedures

- Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic patients

- Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed on other days

- Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday

- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment

- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests

- Develop and implement detailed plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic outcomes

- Order medications and write prescriptions per policy and regulations

- Perform bedside procedures appropriate for the patient population

- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation

- Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and operate independently under physician supervision

- Complete ongoing CME to maintain and enhance clinical skills

- Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical setting with changing organizational climate

- Show flexibility, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and a positive cultural fit

Notes:

Not doing any locums or locum-to-perm

Unable to support visa candidates for this position



Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary range: $100,588 to $143,769 annually, commensurate with experience

-Quality and productivity bonus potential

- Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates

- Paid malpractice insurance

- Generous CME allowance for continuing education

- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions and optional 457(b) plan

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (dependent coverage included)

- Wellness programs and flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

- Health Savings Account option with HD/HSA medical plans

- Additional voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts

- Paid time off (PTO) from start date, plus paid family and medical leave inclusive of Colorado FAMLI

- Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and paid degrees



Requirements:

- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies – [REQUIRED]

- PA-C certification by NCCPA – [REQUIRED]

- Minimum 3+ years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management or experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting – [REQUIRED]

- Copy of most recent NPDB Report (within 30 to 60 days active) – [REQUIRED]

- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications – [REQUIRED]

- Full prescriptive authority, in accordance with medical staff privileging – [REQUIRED]

- Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges – [REQUIRED]

- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross – [REQUIRED]

- Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid – [REQUIRED]



Certification Requirements:

- BLS (AHA)

- DEA

- NCCPA



State License Requirements:

- Colorado

• Shift(s) Description: Full-time daytime hours
• On Call Requirements: 1:4-5 weekday call and 1:4-5 weekend call; in-house NP manages call from 8:30pm to 6:30am
• Competitive salary range: $100,588 to $143,769 annually