Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

UCHealth Cardiac Surgery Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado is actively seeking a skilled, motivated Physician Assistant with at least 3 years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience and ICU patient management to join their full-time, cutting-edge surgical team focused on delivering extraordinary patient care.
Job Description:

As a Physician Assistant with UCHealth Cardiac Surgery, 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
• NOT DOING ANY LOCUMS OR LOCUMS TO PERM
• UCHealth clears names system-wide.
• 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) 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

Submission Requirements ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IN ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DETAILS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLIENT PRESENTATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency. Certification Requirements

• BLS (AHA)
• DEA
• NCCPA

State License Requirements

• Colorado

Additional License Requirements

• Does the provider require visa support - J1 or H1B? , Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

About the Facility About UCHealth:

• UCHealth Medical Group is a physician-led organization, with a dedicated focus on access, performance, innovation and experience, providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain Front Range. With more than 10 hospitals and 100 clinic locations, UCHealth pushes the boundaries of medicine, providing advanced treatments and clinical trials and improving health through innovation.
• UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
• Awards and Recognition:
  - Outstanding Achievement Award for the Oncology Service Line, American College of Surgeon s Commission on Cancer.
  - Level I Trauma Center designation.
  - Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.
  - ACC HeartCARE Center and ACC TAVR Certification.
  - Rehab Patient Care Unit Awarded Top Performer Award by Uniform Data Systems.
  

About the Community:
Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.
If you think this might be a good fit for you, reach out anytime! I am happy to help.
Thanks,
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
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