Local Contract Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $60-69 per hour

Bestica; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bestica is seeking a Physician Assistant for a local contract in Colorado Springs, CO, specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role offers 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts, and a 52-week duration with competitive hourly compensation.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in PA Studies, NCCPA certification, and at least 3 years in cardiac/cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management, with DEA license and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• PA-C certification by NCCPA required.
• Minimum 3+ years in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management.
• NDC/DEA license to prescribe required with full prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) required.
• Colorado license or eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting.
• Manage CVICU, floor, and clinic patient care.
• Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and additional patients as needed.
• Rotate through OR coverage Monday–Friday.
• Collaborate with surgeons and intensivists in a multidisciplinary team.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostics.
• Develop and implement detailed care plans and follow-ups.
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policy.
• Perform bedside procedures as needed and ensure timely documentation.

Connaissances

Cardiovascular surgery

ICU management

First assisting

Perioperative care

Clinical documentation

Formation

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C NCCPA certification

Outils

Maquet-Getinge system

Description du poste

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $60-69 per hour

Bestica is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a local contract job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Description:

As a Physician Assistant with UCHealth Cardiac Surgery, you will:

• Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a patient-first approach
• Assist in complex cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting using the Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting in surgical procedures
• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic patients
• Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed on other days
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement detailed plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic outcomes
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policy and regulations
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate for the patient population
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation

60244 Submission Requirements - Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies– [REQUIRED] PA-C certification by NCCPA – [REQUIRED] Minimum 3+ years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management or experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting - [REQUIRED] Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days active) - [REQUIRED] * no exemption, required at presentation Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications – [REQUIRED] Full prescriptive authority, in accordance with medical staff privileging – [REQUIRED] Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges – [REQUIRED] BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross – [REQUIRED] Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid – [REQUIRED] No current or prior sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Excluded Individuals and Entities – [REQUIRED] Certification Requirements BLS (AHA) DEA NCCPA State License Requirements Colorado

About Bestica

We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.