Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant - Locum Tenens

Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Vitaly Health is seeking an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a Locum Tenens opportunity with an established healthcare organization in Colorado. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vascular surgery, inpatient and outpatient patient management, and multidisciplinary care coordination. This opportunity offers a combination of clinical responsibilities, surgical support, and continuity of care within a collaborative medical environment.

Assignment Details:

• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: July 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (36 hours weekly)
• Clinical Setting: Hospital, outpatient clinic, and operating room
• Call Coverage: May include overnight and 24-hour call responsibilities, depending on the finalized schedule
• EMR: Epic / iCentra
• Coverage Reason: Additional staffing support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery settings.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams in evaluating and managing patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic findings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Assist physicians with hospital-based patient management and surgical care within the approved scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with established regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in additional departmental responsibilities as needed within the provider's qualifications and scope of practice.