Physician Assistant (PA-C) Cardiothoracic Surgery OR First Assist
Location: Loveland, CO
Job Type: Locum Tenens / Full-Time
Overview:
A Level I Trauma Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant OR First Assist to support its Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This position focuses heavily on cardiac surgery first assist responsibilities, including CABG procedures, valve surgery, thoracic surgery, and endoscopic harvesting techniques.
Compensation:
Regular rate $180/hr
Nightcall $300, 24-hour call $1,500, call back $250/hour
Assignment Details:
Start: September 2026
Full-time coverage needed
Credentialing timeframe: days
Schedule:
4 ten-hour shifts per week
One weekday night call per week
One weekend call per month
Practice Details:
Setting: Hospital / Cardiothoracic Surgery
Adult patient population only
No clinic responsibilities
Cardiac surgery coverage only (no vascular)
Level I Trauma Center
300-bed hospital
12-bed CICU
Case Volume:
Approximately 1 3 surgeries per day
Team Structure:
5 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
3 OR First Assists
6 ICU APPs
2 Floor APPs
1 Clinic APP
Responsibilities:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
Endoscopic radial artery harvesting
Arterial line insertion/removal
Perioperative surgical support
Night/weekend cardiac surgery call coverage
Required Procedures/Experience:
CABG (on-pump and off-pump)
EVH and endoscopic radial harvesting
Valve repair/replacement
Structural heart procedures
Aortic aneurysm repair
Thoracic surgery (open and endoscopic)
VATS/lung resections
LVAD procedures
Chest wall/pleural procedures
Esophageal/diaphragm surgery
Arterial line placement/removal
Requirements:
Board Certified PA-C Required
NCCPA Required
Active Colorado License Highly Preferred
Minimum 6 months recent cardiac surgery experience Required
Proficiency in cardiac surgery procedures Required
Ability to insert/remove arterial lines Required
BLS Required
COVID vaccination Required
NPDB within 30 days Required
Clean background/malpractice Highly Preferred
