Physician Assistant -Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Location - Colorado Sprins, CO

• Job Responsibilities :
• Provide care for heart and lung surgery patients, always putting the patient first.
• Help with complex heart surgeries, including a special technique for vein harvesting called endoscopic vein harvesting with the Maquet-Getinge system, and assist during surgeries.
• Manage care for patients in the ICU and those who have heart surgery, including checking on patients in the CVICU, hospital floors, and clinics.
• Attend two clinics every week and see extra patients if needed on other days.
• Work in the operating room from Monday to Friday.
• Work together with surgeons, doctors, ICU specialists, and other healthcare workers as part of a team.
• Order and look at lab tests and other medical tests.
• Create detailed care plans based on test results and follow up on patients.
• Order medicines and write prescriptions according to rules and policies.
• Perform bedside procedures that are suitable for the patients.
• Make sure all clinical notes are accurate and timely.
• Use good clinical judgment and work independently under the supervision of a doctor.
• Keep learning through continuing medical education (CME) to improve skills.
• Work well in a busy clinical environment where things can change quickly.
• Show flexibility, solve problems, work as a team, and fit well into the workplace culture.
• Qualifications :
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies – REQUIRED.
• PA-C certification by NCCPA – REQUIRED.
• At least 3 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU care, or experience with vein harvesting and assisting in surgeries – REQUIRED.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications – REQUIRED.
• Full permission to prescribe medications according to medical staff rules – REQUIRED.
• Membership with medical staff and appropriate practice privileges – REQUIRED.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross – REQUIRED.
• Eligible to provide services that can be paid for by Medicare and Medicaid – REQUIRED.
• No current or past sanctions from health organizations or lists of excluded individuals – REQUIRED.
• Certification Requirements :
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• DEA
• NCCPA
• State License Requirements :
• Colorado