Physician Assistant – Surgery – Cardiothoracic Locum

Palm Careers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

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Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum opportunity in Colorado. Start date January 2027 with a rotating 3-week schedule across inpatient, outpatient, OR settings and CV/CT clinic coverage.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, Colorado license or ability to obtain, BLS and ACLS in person, and does not require board certification. Epic is the EMR used.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Colorado license preferred or ability to obtain.
• BLS and ACLS; certification classes must be completed in person.
• Board certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient, outpatient, and OR coverage, including CV/CT surgery clinic coverage.
• Support a two-surgeon CV/CT practice according to rotating schedule.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Colorado medical license (preferred) or ability to obtain

BLS and ACLS; in-person certification required

Tools

Epic

Job description

Locum Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Colorado

We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a Locum CV/CT Surgery opportunity in Colorado.

Position Details

• Start date: January 2027
• Commitment: January through February 2027
• Schedule: Rotating 3-week schedule – Week 1: 5 day shifts (Monday–Friday); Week 2: 7 days of day shift plus call (Monday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM); Week 3: 7 days off; supporting a two-surgeon practice; holidays included
• Setting: Inpatient, outpatient, and OR, including CV/CT surgery clinic coverage
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Colorado license preferred or ability to obtain
• BLS and ACLS; certification classes must be completed in person
• Board certification is not required

About the Area

• Colorado offers 300 days of sunshine and easy access to the Rocky Mountains
• Year-round outdoor recreation, from skiing to hiking and biking

1099 Competitive rate, Flights, Hotel, Rental/Mileage and more are covered!!