Cardiothoracic Surgical PA — First-Assist & ICU Care

Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Associates; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

CME reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs is seeking a personable, motivated Surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic team. You will participate in first-assist duties, perioperative care, and inpatient management across ICU and step-down settings.

The role offers robust operative involvement, a collaborative team structure, and opportunities to support open and minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures, with a reasonable call schedule and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Colorado Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain before employment.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• BLS and ACLS certifications or ability to meet requirements.
• Ability to participate in the call rotation and satisfy credentialing requirements.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiac and selected thoracic procedures, including open and minimally invasive approaches.
• Perform conduit harvesting (endoscopic/open vein, radial artery) as trained.
• Provide daily care for cardiothoracic patients in ICU, step-down, and inpatient settings.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, orders, discharge docs, and care coordination.
• Participate in rounds and collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nurses, and staff.
• Evaluate patient condition changes and escalate to supervising physician as needed.
• Share call schedule with surgeon support and ICU coverage.
• Provide limited postoperative follow-up in the office as assigned.
• Support quality, safety, documentation, and patient experience goals.

Skills

First assist in cardiac surgery

Perioperative care

ICU care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PA program accreditation

NCCPA certification

Job description

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs is seeking a personable, motivated Surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic team. You will participate in first-assist duties, perioperative care, and inpatient management across ICU and step-down settings.

The role offers robust operative involvement, a collaborative team structure, and opportunities to support open and minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures, with a reasonable call schedule and strong