New Permanent opening for Cardiothoracic NP/PA in Colorado Springs, CO-up to $143,000 base salary-Asap Start

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.

• 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

• 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]