Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery-PA

• Job Type: Permanent

• Facility Location: Colorado Springs, CO

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Reason For Coverage: Vacancy

• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Work Schedule: Day shifts

- FT; 2-day clinic weekly

• Call Schedule: Rotating weekend calls

- 1:4-5 weekday call & 1:4-5 weekend call

• Mid-level in Practice: In-house NP manages call from 8:30p to 6:30a

• Duties:

- Perform bedside procedures

- Rotate through OR coverage Mon-Fri

- Order, interpret & evaluate lab and diagnostic tests

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



Requirements:

• Active CO License

• BC (NCCPA)

• DEA

• BLS (AHA/Red Cross)

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• At least 3 yrs of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience & ICU patient mgmt/experience w/ endoscopic vein harvesting & first assisting.

• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges

• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status w/ Medicare and Medicaid

• No current or prior sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Excluded Individuals and Entities



Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Quality and productivity bonus potential

• Relocation bonus available

• Paid malpractice insurance

• Generous CME allowance

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

• 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