Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Cardiac Surgery NP opening in Colorado Springs, CO Closest Metro: Denver, CO 80mPosition Details

• Full-time, permanent Nurse Practitioner role on a cardiothoracic surgery team
• Provide advanced clinical care for cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery patients with a strong patient-first focus
• Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting as needed
• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients across CVICU, inpatient floors, and clinic settings
• Participate in 2 full clinic days per week with additional clinic coverage as needed
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday ÄìFriday
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes
• Prescribe medications in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Provide timely, high-quality clinical documentation
• Function independently under physician supervision using advanced clinical judgment
• Adapt to a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment
• No locums or locums-to-perm candidates accepted
• Visa support not available
Call Schedule
• Weekday call: 1:4 Äì5 rotation
• Weekend call: 1:4 Äì5 rotation
• In-house NP covers overnight call from 8:30pm Äì6:30am
Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master Äôs degree in Nursing
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)
• Minimum 3+ years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management
- Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting required
• Active, unrestricted Colorado NP license (or ability to obtain)
• Unrestricted DEA license with full prescriptive authority
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• Eligibility to bill Medicare and Medicaid
• No current or prior sanctions or exclusions
• Most recent NPDB self-query report (within 30 days)
• Permanent placement only
Benefits Details
• Competitive annual salary range: $100,588 Äì$143,769 (based on experience)
• Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, and voluntary benefits
• PTO starting day one plus paid family and medical leave
• Educational tuition assistance programs
Community Details
• Colorado Springs offers access to the Rocky Mountains with exceptional outdoor recreation
• Strong community amenities, schools, and quality of life
• Ideal location for candidates seeking a balance of advanced clinical practice and an active lifestyle