Cardiothoracic

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:
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

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)