Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery | Colorado Springs, CO
Updated 2/06/26
80909, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join a high-performing cardiothoracic surgery team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider with strong cardiac surgery and ICU management experience who is passionate about delivering patient-centered, high-quality cardiovascular care. The role offers a dynamic blend of operating room support, ICU and inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic responsibilities within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Job Responsibilities
• First assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting as required
• Manage CVICU, inpatient floor, and postoperative cardiac patients
• Conduct daily rounds, evaluations, and follow-up care
• Participate in scheduled outpatient clinic days
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, physicians, and nursing staff
Qualifications
• Current PA-C certification
• Active or eligible state licensure
• Minimum of 3 years of cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgery experience
• Strong ICU patient management background
• DEA license with full prescriptive authority
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment
• No current or prior sanctions or exclusions
Working Hours
• Monday through Friday coverage
• Rotating on-call and weekend responsibilities
Skills
• Endoscopic vein harvesting
• ICU and postoperative patient management
• Clinical decision-making and critical thinking
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and communication
• Time management in high-acuity settings
• Strong documentation and EMR proficiency
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