Cardiothoracic Surgery APP/PA — First Assist & ICU Roles

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

PTO / paid time off

Licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. You will be the first assist in cardiac/thoracic procedures, support ICU and telemetry rounds, and manage postoperative patients in clinic and hospital settings.

The role requires 2+ years as a First Assist PA/NP in CT Surgery, CO license or eligibility, and endoscopic vein harvesting proficiency; a competitive salary with sign-on and relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed as PA or NP in CO or able to obtain license.
• DEA and full prescriptive authority in CO.
• Minimum of 2 years as First Assist PA/NP in CT Surgery.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with endoscopic vein harvesting for bypass procedures.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiac/thoracic surgeries; manage ICU/telemetry/discharges and post-op care.
• Provide post-op clinic coverage and rounding; participate in 24-hour call and weekend rounding.
• Collaborate with CT Surgery team and other advanced practice providers.

Skills

First Assist CT Surgery

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting

Team Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. You will be the first assist in cardiac/thoracic procedures, support ICU and telemetry rounds, and manage postoperative patients in clinic and hospital settings.

The role requires 2+ years as a First Assist PA/NP in CT Surgery, CO license or eligibility, and endoscopic vein harvesting proficiency; a competitive salary with sign-on and relocation support is offered.