Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant - Locum Tenens

Vitaly Health • Aspen, CO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Vitaly Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment with an established healthcare organization in Colorado. The role supports vascular surgery care across a hospital, outpatient clinic, and operating room, combining clinical responsibilities, surgical support, and continuity of care in a collaborative medical environment. The assignment is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, and is anticipated to end July 1, 2027. The schedule is three days per week, with 12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours weekly. Call coverage may include overnight and 24-hour responsibilities, depending on the finalized schedule. The electronic medical record systems are Epic and iCentra, and the coverage is needed to provide additional staffing support.

The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery care; work with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams to evaluate and manage patients; conduct assessments, take histories, perform examinations, and review diagnostic findings; and develop and monitor treatment plans with supervising physicians. The role also includes supporting hospital-based patient management and surgical care within the approved scope of practice, coordinating discharge and follow-up, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.

This is a locum tenens/1099 opportunity with compensation and contractual arrangements based on assignment requirements. Malpractice insurance, lodging accommodations and travel assistance (subject to assignment arrangements), and recruitment and credentialing support are offered.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Eligibility to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vascular surgery or a closely related surgical specialty.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, and surgical clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery settings.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams to evaluate and manage patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic findings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Assist physicians with hospital-based patient management and surgical care within the approved scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with established regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in additional departmental responsibilities as needed within the provider's qualifications and scope of practice.

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Lodging accommodations and travel assistance, subject to assignment arrangements.
• Dedicated recruitment and credentialing support throughout the assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level