Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant - Locum Tenens
Vitaly Health•Aspen, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
Vitaly Health is seeking an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment with an established healthcare organization in Colorado. The role combines clinical responsibilities, surgical support, and continuity of care in a collaborative medical environment, serving patients in hospital, outpatient clinic, and operating room settings. The assignment is scheduled to start January 1, 2027, and is anticipated to end July 1, 2027. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly. Call coverage may include overnight and 24-hour responsibilities, depending on the finalized schedule. The EMR systems are Epic and iCentra. The coverage is needed for additional staffing support.
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 about 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
- Competitive Locum Tenens / 1099 compensation.
- Flexible contractual arrangements based on assignment requirements.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Lodging accommodations and travel assistance, subject to assignment arrangements.
- Dedicated recruitment and credentialing support throughout the assignment.
