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 „¬Friday


• 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 „¬5 rotation


• Weekend call: 1:4 „¬5 rotation


• In-house NP covers overnight call from 8:30pm „¬6:30am
Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master „´s 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 „¬$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