Advanced Practice Provider Cardiovascular Surgery

Intermountain Health•Wheat Ridge, CO

2d•$140,000 - $193,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our highly respected Cardiothoracic Surgery program based at Intermountain Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside three Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a collaborative team of advanced practice providers while practicing at the top of your license in a comprehensive surgical role. From first assisting in complex cardiac and thoracic procedures to managing patients across the ICU, telemetry units, clinic, and postoperative settings, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding surgical outcomes and patient experiences.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Licensed as PA or NP in the state of CO or able to obtain
DEA and full prescriptive authority in CO
Minimum of 2 years as a First Assist PA or NP in a CT Surgery setting (please, no new graduates)
Minimum of 1 year experience with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting for bypass procedures

Responsibilities

First assist in cardiac/thoracic surgeries; minimal vascular case load including dialysis access
Place foley catheters and invasive lines
ICU/ telemetry rounding, discharges and first assist coverage for all cases
Clinic coverage for post-op patients