Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Denver, CO

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Denver, CO
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

An opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the Denver, CO area. This overnight role provides coverage in a highly resourced hospital, supporting patients in both the ICU and inpatient setting.

Schedule & Compensation

· Night shifts: 5:00 PM–6:30 AM

·14 shifts per month

· Two weeks on / two weeks off

· Annual compensation: $210,000

· Full benefits package

Clinical Setting & Patient Volume

· Highly resourced hospital environment

· Coverage across the cardiothoracic surgery ward and ICU

· Typical nightly census:

o 3–6 ICU patients

o 10–15 inpatients

Responsibilities

· Provide overnight clinical coverage for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

· Assess and manage patients in the ICU and inpatient setting.

· Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.

· Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.

· Support continuity of care and communicate clinical updates to the daytime team.

Requirements

· Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with eligibility for South Dakota licensure.

· ICU or cardiac clinical experience required.

· Cardiothoracic surgery or critical care experience strongly preferred.

· BLS and ACLS certifications required.

· Acute-care specialty certification preferred.