Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic Surgery PRN

Intermountain Health; Kettering; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks a PA or NP with CT surgery experience to join our advanced practice team. You’ll assist surgeons, support patient care, and participate in daily rounds.

Base salary plus call pay ranges from $125,000 to $193,000 annually, with licensure and credentialing required. This PRN position offers collaborative care, ongoing CME support, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PA or NP degree from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of experience as a First Assist PA or NP; NO NEW GRADS.
• 1 year CT experience with proven independence in EVH.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in performing procedures during surgery.
• Harvest Radial Artery and Saphenous vein as needed.
• Place Foley catheters and invasive lines.
• Discharge Same Day or PACU patients.
• Daily team rounding and clinic follow ups.

Skills

PA/NP degree

First Assist PA/NP

CT Surgery EVH

Colorado license

BLS

DEA

Credentialing

Education

PA or NP degree (accredited program)

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - CT Surgery - Grand Junction, CO

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible."

About this role

As an Advanced Practice Providerin cardiothoracic (CT) surgeryyou will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.

• You will practice at our CT Surgery Clinic and St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO
• You will be on a PRN schedule that will be discussed with you upon hire
• Assist surgeons in performing procedures during surgery
• Perform Radial Artery and Saphenous vein harvesting
• Place Foley catheters and invasive lines
• Discharge Same Day or PACU patients
• Daily team rounding
• Clinic responsibilities include new H&P and surgical follow ups
• Q3 call includes rounding on weekends during call and being first call for the nursing floor

How we’ll support you

Compensation

Our compensation consists of a base salary plus call pay. The salary is calculated on years of experience and can range from $125,000 - $193,000.

Benefits

• Paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.
• We care about your wellbeing—mind, body, and spirit— which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What you’ll bring

• PA or NP degree from a fully accredited program
• At least 1-2 years of experience as a First Assist PA or NP required – NO NEW GRADS
• 1 year experience in CT with proven independence in EVH
• Active, unobstructed Colorado license, or the ability to obtain one
• BLS certification and DEA
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not‑for‑profit system of 33 hospitals, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at.

Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award.

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver, learner, and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in medical education, research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right‑sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346‑bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith‑based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Location

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hourly rate

$63.07 - $97.30

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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