Physician Surgery-Thoracic - Competitive Salary
Company: BAS Healthcare
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Location: Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs
offers breathtaking mountain views with Pikes Peak as a backdrop
and provides an exceptional quality of life with abundant outdoor
recreation opportunities. The city combines natural beauty with
urban amenities, making it an ideal place for healthcare
professionals seeking work-life balance. Facility: This prestigious
medical center is part of a leading healthcare system in Colorado,
known for its cutting-edge cardiac surgery program and commitment
to excellence. The facility features a collaborative,
multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art technology and
a strong focus on delivering extraordinary patient care.
Opportunity: Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Job Details: •
Provide expert perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery
patients with a patient-first approach• Assist in complex cardiac
surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting using the
Maquet-Getinge system• Serve as first assistant in surgical
procedures• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care,
including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic
patients• Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see
additional patients as needed• Rotate through operating room
coverage Monday through Friday• Collaborate with surgeons,
physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a
collegial environment• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory
and diagnostic tests• Develop and implement detailed plans of care
and follow-up based on diagnostic outcomes• Order medications and
write prescriptions per policy and regulations• Perform bedside
procedures appropriate for the patient population• Ensure accurate
and timely clinical documentation• Demonstrate expert clinical
judgment and operate independently under physician supervision•
Complete ongoing CME to maintain and enhance clinical skills•
Requires Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies• PA-C
certification by NCCPA required• Minimum 3 years of experience in
cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management• BLS
certification required• Participate in 1:4-5 weekday call and 1:4-5
weekend call rotation (in-house NP manages call from 8:30pm to
6:30am) Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and
malpractice included. Estimated Annual Salary: $ 125000 - $
150000
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