Thoracic Surgery Job In Denver, Colorado
Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Description
Specialization:
Surgery Thoracic
Job Summary:
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Associates (CTVSA) is seeking a dynamic thoracic PA to join their employed practice based in Aurora, COQualified Candidates:
- Will join our current team which consists of a general thoracic surgeon and PA
- Motivated to learn how to manage thoracic diseases
- Supports surgeries and general consultations at two HealthONE hospitals
- Ideal candidate will have general thoracic surgery experience or general surgery experience; new graduates interested in a surgery practice encouraged to apply
- Monday-Friday schedule, plus shared call and weekend rounding between multiple providers
- Will have inpatient rounding responsibilities including surgical consultations, postoperative care, and discharge management
- Clinic responsibilities including managing postoperative patients and play a vital role in program development coordinating care with referring pulmonologists, oncologists, and primary care providers.
- Team-oriented, multi-tasker with a willingness to learn and hone skills
- 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
- CTVSA covers multiple HCA HealthONE hospitals across the greater Denver metro area
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