Surgery - General Physician Assistant
Summit Recruiting Group LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Duration: Full Time
Cardiac Surgery NP opening in Colorado Springs, CO Closest Metro: Denver, CO 80mPosition Details
- Full-time, permanent Nurse Practitioner role on a cardiothoracic surgery team
- Provide advanced clinical care for cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery patients with a strong patient-first focus
- Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting as needed
- Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients across CVICU, inpatient floors, and clinic settings
- Participate in 2 full clinic days per week with additional clinic coverage as needed
- Rotate through operating room coverage Monday ÄìFriday
- Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population
- Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostic studies
- Develop and implement plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes
- Prescribe medications in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Provide timely, high-quality clinical documentation
- Function independently under physician supervision using advanced clinical judgment
- Adapt to a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment
- No locums or locums-to-perm candidates accepted
- Visa support not available Call Schedule
- Weekday call: 1:4 Äì5 rotation
- Weekend call: 1:4 Äì5 rotation
- In-house NP covers overnight call from 8:30pm Äì6:30am Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master Äôs degree in Nursing
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)
- Minimum 3+ years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management - Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting required
- Active, unrestricted Colorado NP license (or ability to obtain)
- Unrestricted DEA license with full prescriptive authority
- BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
- Eligibility to bill Medicare and Medicaid
- No current or prior sanctions or exclusions
- Most recent NPDB self-query report (within 30 days)
- Permanent placement only Benefits Details
- Competitive annual salary range: $100,588 Äì$143,769 (based on experience)
- Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses
- Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous CME allowance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, and voluntary benefits
- PTO starting day one plus paid family and medical leave
- Educational tuition assistance programs Community Details
- Colorado Springs offers access to the Rocky Mountains with exceptional outdoor recreation
- Strong community amenities, schools, and quality of life
- Ideal location for candidates seeking a balance of advanced clinical practice and an active lifestyle