Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Vascular in Colorado

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular Location: Colorado Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Vascular Surgery PA in Colorado! 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. LI-SC1 About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help. The Best Talent in the Industry - Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are. Maximize Patient Access And Revenue - Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation. Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive - Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive. A Proactive Approach - We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges. Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process - From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest! Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided - Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge. Industry Leading Support - When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible. 1701553EXPPLAT

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