Surgery - Vascular Physician Assistant

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs offers breathtaking natural beauty with views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, providing an exceptional quality of life with abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to hiking trails, skiing, and other recreational opportunities. Facility: This prestigious medical center is part of a leading healthcare system in Colorado, known for its innovative cardiac surgery program and commitment to excellence in patient care. The facility features a state-of-the-art cardiac surgery department with advanced technology and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to cardiovascular care. Opportunity: Board Certified - Nurse Practitioner Job Details: • Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first care • Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting when needed • 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 closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment • Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests • Develop and implement appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes • Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies • Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population • Maintain 1:4-5 weekday call and 1:4-5 weekend call rotation • Must have minimum 3+ years cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management • Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting required • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's degree in Nursing • Certification by ANCC or AANPCB required • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross • Active Colorado state license with full prescriptive authority and unrestricted DEA license Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.