Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Cardiothoracic Locums to Perm​/Physician Assistant; PA Cardiovascular​/Cardiothoracic

Position: Physician Assistant / Surgery - Cardiothoracic Locums to Perm / Physician Assistant (PA)  Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic
We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our locum tenens team in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role is critical in supporting surgical and postoperative cardiac care for patients and ensuring continuity of care in both inpatient and surgical environments. This opportunity offers full-time hours and 24-hour call coverage, with an emphasis on long weekend coverage.

Procedures may include chest tube removal and pacing wire pulls. TAVRs are not required.

• Deliver collaborative, high-quality patient care with a patient-centered focus.
• Perform comprehensive assessments using physical exams, history, diagnostics, and clinical judgment.
• Independently manage and monitor patient treatment plans in coordination with physicians.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, discharge planning, and recovery.
• Provide inpatient support, including chest tube removal and pulling pacing wires.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and communication.
• Comply with documentation, regulatory standards, and site-specific protocols.
• Float to other departments as needed, within the scope of credentials.
• Adhere to SCL Health?s mission, vision, and service behavior standards.
  
  Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery highly preferred.
• Certifications:
• ACLS (AHA) ? Required
• BLS (AHA) ? Required
• Languages:
  
  Must be fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• EMR
  
  Experience:
  
  EPIC ? Required
• Licensure:
  Valid Colorado PA license (or eligibility to obtain).Chest tube management
• Post-op pacing wire removal
• Strong clinical decision-making
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation accuracy and compliance awareness

Job Responsibilities:

Deliver collaborative, high-quality patient care with a patient-centered focus.
Perform comprehensive assessments using physical exams, history, diagnostics, and clinical judgment.
Independently manage and monitor patient treatment plans in coordination with physicians.
Educate patients and families on treatment, discharge planning, and recovery.
Provide inpatient support, including chest tube removal and pulling pacing wires.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and communication.
Comply with documentation, regulatory standards, and site-specific protocols.
Float to other departments as needed, within the scope of credentials.
Adhere to SCL Health?s mission, vision, and service behavior standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

Prior experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery highly preferred.

Certifications:

ACLS (AHA) ? Required
BLS (AHA) ? Required

Languages:

Must be fluent in English (read, write, speak).
EMR

Experience:

EPIC ? Required
Licensure:
Valid Colorado PA license (or eligibility to obtain).

Working Hours:

Standard Workweek:
Monday through Friday
Hours Per Day: 8 hours
Total Hours Per Week: 40 hours
On-Call Requirement:
24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM ? 7:00 AM), primarily over long weekends
Frequency of call varies but will include extended weekend coverage

Skills:

Chest tube management
Post-op pacing wire removal
Strong clinical decision-making
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration
Documentation accuracy and compliance awareness