Advanced Practice - 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