Cardiothoracic Surgery Job In Denver, Colorado
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Description
Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
Experienced cardiovascular surgical advanced practice provider to join busy team in Denver, ColoradoQualified Candidates:
- Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
- Surgical experience in open and endoscopic vein harvest, sternal closure & autonomous sternal exposure
- First and second assist in cardiac surgical procedures
- Coordinator between the attending physicians and other team members
- Will establish and maintain relations with other key services service lines involved in care delivery
- Shared coverage of cardiac surgery patients and assistance with weekend call
- HCA HealthONE employed position
- Competitive market salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- CME time and expenses
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance
- CTVSA physicians have extensive training and experience performing a wide range of complex surgeries with a focus on patient recovery and success
- Swedish Medical Center is a 408-bed level I trauma hospital in south metro Denver. Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- The Medical Center of Aurora is a 346-bed level II trauma hospital in east metro Denver. TMCA is a 3-time Magnet designated facility and is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center.
The Denver, Colorado metro area is home to 2.7 million people on the western edge of the Colorado High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is the capitol of the nation's 5th fastest growing state with a growth rate that has consistently outpaced the nation since the 1930's. Forbes Magazine tagged Denver as the most stable real estate market in the US.
The Denver metro area consistently tops the lists of most livable cities. We enjoy a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains, the nation's largest public park system, and 300+ days of sunshine a year. The climate offers the best of 4 seasons with mild winters averaging daily high of 45 degrees. Our famed Colorado "champagne-powder" snow melts quickly in Denver's sunshine. Low humidity and cool mornings & evenings explain Colorado's status as one of the top summer vacation destinations.
It's no wonder that Metro Denver's active residents are among the nation's healthiest. After work or school, we enjoy the miles and miles of community walk/bike trails and rich variety of recreation centers and amateur athletic leagues. Families love Denver's Zoo--4th most popular in the U.S and the Botanic Gardens which ranks 5th in the U.S. On weekends and days off, the famous mountain trails, rivers & resorts are just 90 minutes from your doorstep.
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The Medical Center of Aurora has three campuses in the metro Denver area and a variety of top-rated services, including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, surgery and women's health . The South Campus has a 346-bed acute care hospital with Level II trauma designation. The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza are the primary medical destination for the eastern metro Denver area along the rapidly growing Denver International Airport and Highway 470 corridor.
TMCA/CMP is an acknowledged leader in quality and patient safety and was named a mentor hospital in IHI's 200,000 Lives Campaign, among other awards. The medical center also leads the metro area in patient and employee satisfaction, with excellent retention of an experienced nursing staff.
The medical center recently completed a $90 million expansion and renovation project to build a new cardiovascular tower, convert all patient rooms to private and build a multi-level parking garage.