Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Wheat Rid

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-213572-PA-CO
• Title:  PA
• Dates Needed:  January - February 27
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services and maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR for documentation and care coordination across inpatient and clinic settings. Modern surgical equipment and support systems are in place to facilitate quality cardiothoracic surgery patient outcomes.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado is a city bordered by Denver and several neighboring communities, offering a range of recreational spaces including Crown Hill Park, Anderson Park, and Morse Park, which provide trails, open spaces, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area features notable attractions such as the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, an indoor marketplace for antiques and collectibles, as well as art galleries and a variety of dining options. Clinicians on assignment will also have access to nearby urban destinations, including Elitch Gardens Theme Park and the Denver Art Museum, reachable within a short drive.

The Physician Associate will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage, including surgery assistance, call responsibilities, and clinic management across inpatient and clinic settings. The clinician will be on call Monday through Sunday, with expected availability for cases on Monday and Tuesday of the following week, and will be off Wednesday through Sunday. All documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system for patient encounters and surgical procedures.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

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LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\rSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\rThat's what we do. Every day.