Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Loveland, CO

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other Location: Loveland, CO Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position We are seeking a Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide coverage at a Level I Trauma Center in Loveland, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiovascular surgery APP seeking a full-time locums assignment in a high-acuity surgical environment with a collaborative care team.

Compensation: $160 Per Hour

Assignment Details

  • Start Date: September (credentialing takes approximately 3 months)
  • Schedule: Full-time
    • 4 ten-hour shifts per week
  • Call Schedule:
    • One night per week
    • One weekend per month
  • Weekend coverage required
Practice Setting

  • Level I Trauma Center
  • 100% adult patient population
  • Surgical volume averages 1–3 cases per day
  • Collaborative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team environment
Responsibilities

  • Assist with the management of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients in inpatient and perioperative settings
  • Participate in cardiovascular surgery call coverage
  • First assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
  • Perform pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and patient management
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, ICU teams, anesthesia, and nursing staff
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
Required Experience & Procedures

Candidates should have experience with:

  • CABG procedures with EVH and endoscopic radial harvesting
  • General cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases:
    • Open procedures
    • Endoscopic procedures
  • Coronary artery bypass procedures:
    • On-pump
    • Off-pump
  • Congenital defect repairs:
    • ASD
    • VSD
    • PFO
  • Valvular repair and replacement
  • Aorto-thoracic aneurysm repair
  • Lung resections including VATS procedures
  • Chest wall and pleural procedures
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
  • Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
  • Arterial line insertion
Requirements

  • Active Colorado NP or PA license required
  • BLS certification required
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