Physician Assistant Hospital Based job located in Colorado
Job Description
Central Colorado facility
seeking a Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
• 1:4-5 weekday call and 1:4-5 weekend call; in-house NP manages call from 8:30pm to 6:30am
• 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
• 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) 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
• Required: Board Certified, CO license and DEA, Minimum 3+ years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management or experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting management, BLS, Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid, Full prescriptive authority, in accordance with medical staff privileging
Job ID 2710