Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Needed in CO

Job Description

Our client in Colorado is actively seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 130-day assignment beginning Apr 6, 2026. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centric care across various settings, working 8-hour days, 5 times per week. Key duties include gathering patient history, conducting physical exams, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on full spectrum cardiothoracic surgery and E&M clinic codes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Function independently to provide high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric.
• Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via telephone, video, or secure e mail when appropriate.
• Care will include where appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam, review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement, critical problem solving skills, and up to date medical information.
• Develops and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient, family when appropriate, and care team.
• Provides efficient and compassionate care for both the patient and their family utilizing multi-disciplinary approach through communication, continuity, coordination and evaluation. Provides relevant education and counseling to patients and families to support care plan, treatment, and discharge.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members, leadership, and medical staff to provide safe patient care. Communicates pertinent findings and information to physician and team.
• Assists collaborating physicians with management of patients in the hospital consistent with care site policies, regulations, and approved Scope of Practice.
• Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Cases: full spectrum cardiothoracic surgery. E&M Clinic codes

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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