Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Colorado

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Colorado
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

An advanced, high-performing cardiothoracic surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with at least 3 years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience and ICU patient management to join their full-time surgical team.

This is a permanent position only (no locums or locums-to-perm). The team is dedicated to delivering extraordinary, patient-centered cardiothoracic care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a patient-first approach
• Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting (Maquet-Getinge system) and first assisting
• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients, including rounding in CVICU, inpatient floors, and clinic
• Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and evaluate additional patients as needed
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday–Friday
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement detailed care plans and follow-up strategies
• Prescribe medications per regulatory guidelines and prescriptive authority
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate for the cardiothoracic patient population
• Maintain accurate, high-quality, and timely documentation
• Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment

Additional Notes:

• Permanent placement only
• Unable to support visa candidates
• Candidates must not have applied directly to the position to be eligible for agency submission

Requirements

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• PA-C certification by NCCPA
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Full prescriptive authority in accordance with medical staff privileging
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid provider status

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience

  • Including ICU patient management
    OR

  • Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting

Compliance Requirements:

• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days)
• No current or prior sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
• Permanent Placement Fee: $18,000

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Quality and productivity bonus potential
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions plus optional 457(b) plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (dependent coverage included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options and flexible spending accounts
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Additional voluntary benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts)
• PTO starting on day one
• Paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational advancement support