APP CT Surgery Opening in Colorado Springs, CO

**APP CT Surgery Opening in Colorado Springs, CO**

Seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant with a minimum of 3 years’ 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

**Key Responsibilities:**

* 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

**Qualifications:**

* 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

**Compensation & 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