Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

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  Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting using the Maquet-Getinge system
  
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  First assist in operating room procedures
  
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  Provide perioperative care and manage CVICU and floor patients
  
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  Participate in 2 full-day clinics/week; additional clinic duties as needed
  
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  Rotate through OR coverage Monday-Friday
  
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  Collaborate in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment with surgeons, intensivists, and other care providers
  
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  Perform bedside procedures and diagnostic evaluations
  
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  Develop and implement patient care plans and manage follow-ups
  
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  Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
  
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  Operate independently under physician supervision
  

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  Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management - Required
  
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  Licensure: Active Colorado PA license (or eligibility to obtain) - Required
  
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  Certification: Must meet CME requirements and maintain clinical competency
  
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  Visa Support: Not available
  
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  Note: System-wide name clearing required before proceeding
  

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  Compensation Model: Includes quality and productivity bonuses
  
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  Relocation Bonus: Available for eligible candidates
  
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  Malpractice Insurance: Provided
  
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  CME Allowance: Generous stipend for continuing education
  
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  Retirement:
  
  
  
  
  
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  403(b) with employer match
  
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  Optional 457(b) plan
  

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  Insurance Coverage:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (includes dependent coverage)
  
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  Health Savings Account (with HD/HSA plans)
  
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  Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  
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  Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, ID theft protection, employee discounts
  
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  Time Off:
  
  
  
  
  
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  PTO available from start date
  
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  Paid family and medical leave (includes CO FAMLI)
  
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  Education Benefits:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Tuition reimbursement
  
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  Paid degree programs
  Lifestyle & Location
  
  
  
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    Located at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers:
    
    
    
    
    
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    247 days of sunshine/year
    
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    Moderate cost of living
    
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    Strong military presence and home of the U.S. Olympic Committee
    
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    Rich culture, scenic beauty, and endless outdoor adventures
    
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    County population 650,000
    
  
  Recruitment Notes
  
  
  
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    Not a locums or locums-to-perm role
    
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    No visa support offered
    
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    Let RecruitWell coordinate a call with the client to learn more
    
  
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    Sense of urgency
    
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    Accountability
    
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    Driven to win
    
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    Higher consciousness