Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $100,587 to $143,769 per year in Colorado Springs, CO

LocumJobsOnline is working with Lancesoft Inc to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909!

Pay Information

$100,587 to $143,769 per year

About The Position

❤️‍🔥 Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery (Full-Time, Permanent Role) ❤️‍🔥

📍 Location : Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

🫀 About the Role :

Join a high-performing, innovative Cardiac Surgery team in beautiful Colorado Springs! This full-time permanent position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside world-class cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary professionals delivering state-of-the-art cardiovascular care .

You’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and growth , providing both inpatient and operative care for a diverse patient population.

🩺 Key Responsibilities :

✅ Provide expert perioperative and inpatient care for cardiothoracic surgery patients

✅ Assist in complex cardiac procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting (Maquet-Getinge system) and first assist in surgery

✅ Manage ICU and floor patients (CVICU and step-down)

✅ Participate in two full-day clinics per week and assist with additional cases as needed

✅ Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, and nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

✅ Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic and laboratory results

✅ Develop and implement detailed care plans, prescribe medications, and maintain accurate documentation

✅ Perform bedside procedures appropriate to cardiac surgery care

✅ Maintain CME requirements and stay current on surgical innovations

🎓 Qualifications :

🎯 Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies – Required

🎯 PA-C Certification (NCCPA) – Required

🎯 3+ years of experience in Cardiac or Cardiovascular Surgery and ICU patient management – Required

🎯 DEA License & full prescriptive authority – Required

🎯 BLS Certification – Required

🎯 Eligible for Medicare / Medicaid provider status – Required

🎯 No sanctions or exclusions from HHS / OIG or GSA lists – Required

💵 Compensation & Benefits :

💰 Salary Range : $100,588 – $143,769 (commensurate with experience)

🎯 Bonus Potential : Quality & productivity-based incentives

🚚 Relocation Bonus available for eligible candidates

🧠 CME Allowance for ongoing professional development

🛡️ Paid Malpractice Insurance

🩷 Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

💼 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match + optional 457(b)

🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO) from start date + Colorado FAMLI paid family & medical leave

🎓 Educational Benefits : Tuition reimbursement and paid degree options

🐶 Additional perks : Pet insurance, identity theft protection, employee discounts, and wellness programs

🚀 How to Apply :

Ready to elevate your career in cardiac surgery?

📩 Submit your CV today or contact our recruitment team for immediate consideration and next steps!

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