**Description** **Specialization:** Cardiothoracic Surgery **Job Summary:** HCA HealthOne Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Specialists (CTSS) is seeking an experienced cardiovascular surgical advanced practice provider to join their busy team in Aurora, CO **Qualified 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 **Incentive/Benefits Package:** + HCA HealthONE employed position + Competitive market salary + Comprehensive benefits package + CME time and expenses + Paid Time Off + Relocation assistance **About HCA HealthOne Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Specialists (CTSS) and HCA HealthONE Aurora:** + CTSS is made up of two board certified thoracic surgeons and two board certified cardiac surgeons + CTSS physicians have extensive training and experience performing a wide range of cardiac and thoracic procedures, leading both programs for HealthONE including supporting our level 1 trauma program and multiple level 2 facilities + HCA HealthONE Aurora is a 346-bed, level II trauma center, located in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb of Denver + HCA HealthONE Aurora is part of the HCA HealthONE system, recognized as the #1 large healthcare system in the country by IBM Watson Health + HCA HealthONE Aurora is comprised of four campuses and includes HCA HealthONE Spalding Rehabilitation, the HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center, and HCA HealthONE Centennial Denver is one of the healthiest and fastest growing cities in the country. The mile-high city enjoys breathtaking views of the Rockies to the west and residents are 90 minutes from some of the best skiing and hiking in the world. With 300 annual days of sunshine, residents can play, walk and run outdoors all year long.