Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Colorado Springs

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Our well-established and highly regarded Cardiac Surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO is adding a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses empathy, talent, drive, and a patients first mentality.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, has great communications skills, eager to learn, hard-worker and has a passion for the cardiac care patient population.

REQUIRED :

• 3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular Surgery experience and ICU patient management.
• OR experience with endoscopic vein harvesting with Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment, is able to work autonomously and is adaptable.

Work and Call Schedule

Monday through Friday with rotating OR coverage

Rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor and clinic patients; divided amongst the PA / NPs

2 full day clinics with patients seen on the other days as needed

1 : 4-5 weekday call; 1 : 4-5 weekend call

The in house NP manages in house call from 8 : 30pm-6 : 30am.

Collegial working environment with the Intensivist in the CVICU

Skills

Skills and integrity to work in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate

Self-directed and able to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position

Ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Energetic and quality driven with a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care

Proficient with EMR (EPIC) as needed to independently perform daily tasks

Maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician

Flexible, willing to be a team player, collaborative, a positive cultural fit.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care, counseling, history and physical examinations, and teaching to the adult cardiac surgical patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural setting

Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation

Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population

PA / NP will first assist in the operating room and perform endovascular vein harvesting

Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting

Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role

Completes continuing medical education as per state regulations and national registry requirements to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence

Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department / division

We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients every health need. We call on providers in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Requirements for Physician Assistants

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

Exceptional Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package :

About UCHealth

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.

The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.