Vascular Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Grand Junction, Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in vascular surgery for a locum tenens assignment in Hartsel, Colorado. The position covers inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings and requires on-site, day-shift coverage with optional call periods.

The assignment runs January through March 2027 and uses EPIC EMR for documentation. Board certification in vascular surgery is required for consideration, and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Board certification in vascular surgery is required.
• Locum tenens assignment for Jan–Mar 2027.
• Coverage across inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings.
• On-site day shift with call and 24-hour call.

Responsibilities

• Provide vascular surgery coverage across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.
• Complete all clinical documentation using EPIC EMR.
• Collaborate with RNs and NP/PAs.
• Work on-site full-time during the assignment period.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Clinical care

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-219135-PA-CO
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:January - March 2027
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call;24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;Outpatient;Clinic
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This Level II facility provides vascular surgery services across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings, utilizing EPIC EMR for patient documentation and care coordination. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support locum tenens coverage. On-site support staff, including RNs and NP/PAs, are in place to facilitate coordinated patient care throughout the assignment period.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to four distinct outdoor environments - high desert, canyon, river, and alpine - including red rock formations, a scenic rim drive, alpine lakes atop a grand mesa, and a concentration of natural arches. Cultural and family-oriented attractions include art galleries, an outdoor sculpture collection, six museums, live music venues, and the Dinosaur Journey Museum. A nearby town contributes to the region's wine country, with local orchards and wineries adding to the range of visitor experiences available during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide vascular surgery coverage across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings on day shift, call, and 24-hour call during the first quarter of 2027. The assignment is on-site and full-time in scope, with clinical responsibilities extending across all three care settings throughout the coverage period. All clinical documentation is to be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Board certification in Vascular Surgery is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:10-13 ppd
• Support Staff:MA, RN, NP/PA
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No