Cardiothoracic Surgical PA — First-Assist & ICU Care

ADP, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored healthcare premiums

CME reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic surgery team. You will be involved in operative care, inpatient management, and patient care in ICU and step-down settings.

The role emphasizes first-assist responsibilities, perioperative care, and collaboration within a surgical APP group. A competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered, with opportunities to support both open and minimally invasive

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• Active Colorado Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain before employment.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications or ability to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiac and thoracic procedures, including open and minimally invasive approaches.
• Perform conduit harvesting (endoscopic and open vein, radial artery) as needed.
• Provide daily care for cardiothoracic patients in ICU, step-down and inpatient settings.
• Complete patient assessments, progress notes, order entry and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nurses and staff to support timely care.
• Monitor patient condition and escalate concerns to the supervising physician.
• Participate in shared call schedule with surgeon support and ICU coverage.
• Provide limited postoperative follow-up in the office as assigned.
• Support quality, safety and patient-experience goals of the practice and hospital.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Colorado Physician Assistant license

DEA registration

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic surgery team. You will be involved in operative care, inpatient management, and patient care in ICU and step-down settings.

The role emphasizes first-assist responsibilities, perioperative care, and collaboration within a surgical APP group. A competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered, with opportunities to support both open and minimally invasive