Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant - Locum Tenens

Vitaly Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance coverage

Lodging accommodations and travel

Recruitment and credentialing support

Job summary

Vitaly Health seeks an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a Locum Tenens assignment in Colorado. The role blends clinical care, surgical support, and multidisciplinary coordination in hospital, outpatient clinic, and operating room settings.

The position runs January 1, 2027 through July 1, 2027, with a 3-day-per-week, 12-hour shift schedule (36 hours weekly). EMR systems include Epic and iCentra; call coverage may be required. Lodging and travel assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Eligibility to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• Experience in vascular surgery or a closely related surgical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery settings.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams in evaluating and managing patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic findings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Assist physicians with hospital-based patient management and surgical care within the approved scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with established regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in additional departmental responsibilities as needed within the provider's qualifications and scope of practice.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Patient management

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

EMR proficiency

Education

Accredited PA program

Colorado PA license

Tools

Epic

iCentra

Job description

Vitaly Health is seeking an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for a Locum Tenens opportunity with an established healthcare organization in Colorado.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vascular surgery, inpatient and outpatient patient management, and multidisciplinary care coordination. This opportunity offers a combination of clinical responsibilities, surgical support, and continuity of care within a collaborative medical environment.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: July 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (36 hours weekly)
• Clinical Setting: Hospital, outpatient clinic, and operating room
• Call Coverage: May include overnight and 24-hour call responsibilities, depending on the finalized schedule
• EMR: Epic / iCentra
• Coverage Reason: Additional staffing support

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery settings.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams in evaluating and managing patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic findings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Assist physicians with hospital-based patient management and surgical care within the approved scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with established regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in additional departmental responsibilities as needed within the provider's qualifications and scope of practice.

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Eligibility to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• Experience in vascular surgery or a closely related surgical specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, and surgical clinical environments preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills.

• Competitive Locum Tenens / 1099 compensation
• Flexible contractual arrangements based on assignment requirements
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Lodging accommodations and travel assistance, subject to assignment arrangements
• Dedicated recruitment and credentialing support throughout the assignment