NP PA Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $7,500

Annual CME allowance up to $4,000

Paid time off

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for their Cardiothoracic Surgery clinic. The role involves collaboration with CT Surgeons and Cardiologists and responsibility for assisting in surgeries, patient rounding, and clinic coverage for post-op patients.

Applicants must have accreditation in PA or NP programs, and a strong background in CT Surgery with specific skills such as endoscopic vein harvesting. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $193,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a First Assist PA or NP in a CT Surgery setting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting for bypass procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CT Surgeons and Cardiologists in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Cover ICU/telemetry rounding and post-op patient clinic coverage.
• First assist in cardiac/thoracic surgeries.

Skills

Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting

First Assist experience in CT Surgery

Licensure as PA or NP in Colorado

DEA and full prescriptive authority

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner CT Surgery – Wheat Ridge, CO

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

About This Role

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery you’ll work with 2 CT Surgeons, and 2 other APPs to provide top‑notch care and patient experience. Throughout your shift each day, you’ll collaborate with Cardiologists in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Clinical Practice Details

• You would practice at our CT Surgery clinic and Intermountain Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO
• Rotating schedule with 3 total PAs, including 24‑hour call coverage and weekend rounding
• Occasional call and rounding at St. Joseph Hospital, a sister facility in Denver
• First assist in cardiac/thoracic surgeries; minimal vascular case load including dialysis access
• On average, one case per day
• MUST have proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting
• Place foley catheters and invasive lines
• Team responsibilities include ICU/telemetry rounding, discharges and first assist coverage for all cases
• Clinic coverage for post‑op patients

What You’ll Bring

We hire people, not words on paper. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require the following:

• Graduate from an accredited Physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Licensed as PA or NP in the state of CO or able to obtain
• DEA and full prescriptive authority in CO
• Minimum of 2 years as a First Assist PA or NP in a CT Surgery setting (please, no new graduates)
• Minimum of 1 year experience with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting for bypass procedures

Compensation

Our compensation consists of a base salary plus call pay (Q3 call). The salary is calculated on years of experience and can range from $140,000 - $193,000.

• Additionally, we are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus as well as relocation, if applicable (up to $7,500).
• You would also receive up to $4,000 annually to take CME plus an additional 5 days of time over PTO.

Benefits

We care about your well‑being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge, CO

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Hourly rate: $62.44 - $96.34 (dependent on experience)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.