Cardiothoracic Surgical PA: First‑Assist, Robotic & Open

Heart And Vascular Partners; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

CME reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs seeks a surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic team. You will provide first assist, perioperative care, and inpatient management in ICU/step-down settings.

The role offers significant operative exposure, collaboration with surgeons and APPs, and limited clinic work. Colorado PA license and NCCPA are required, with DEA/ACLS/BLS as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• 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 practice and hospital requirements.
• Ability to participate in the call rotation and meet credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgery experience.
• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience.
• Surgical first‑assist experience.
• Experience managing critically ill or postoperative surgical patients.
• Experience in cardiac, thoracic, vascular, intensive care, or another high‑acuity surgical setting.

Responsibilities

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

Education

NCCPA certification

Colorado PA license

DEA registration

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA) in Colorado Springs seeks a surgical Physician Assistant to join our cardiothoracic team. You will provide first assist, perioperative care, and inpatient management in ICU/step-down settings.

The role offers significant operative exposure, collaboration with surgeons and APPs, and limited clinic work. Colorado PA license and NCCPA are required, with DEA/ACLS/BLS as needed.