Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery - Colorado Springs

Overview

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. UCHealth Medical Group and the Brain and Spine Neurosurgery Clinic are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time, and focused on excellent patient care.

The APP will support 6 full-time neurosurgeons as part of a collaborative team of 9 NPs/PAs. This is a 100% inpatient and operative role with no outpatient responsibilities.

The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients  every health need. This position is ideal for an APP seeking hands-on operative experience, exposure to high-acuity neurosurgical care, and a team-oriented environment.

• Inpatient management of neurosurgical patients across ICU, PCU, and floor.
• Daily rounding and management of neurosurgical consults.
• First assisting in the operating room.
• Participation in procedures with a high level of APP autonomy (no resident coverage).
• Day, night, weekend, and holiday coverage on a rotating schedule.

• Rotational shifts including days and nights.
• Inpatient shifts: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (or overnight equivalent).
• OR shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

General - Background in Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Acute Care. New graduates are welcome to apply; training and mentorship provided.

Physician Assistants - Master s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies;
Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado; PA-C certification (NCCPA) required for hire and maintained;
Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe;
Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid provider status;
No sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA;
Unrestricted medical staff membership with practice privileges;
Prescriptive authority as appropriate; BLS certification.

Nurse Practitioners - Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility;
Master s degree in Nursing and accredited NP program; ANCC or AANPCB certification;
Unrestricted NP license or compact privileges;
Unrestricted medical staff membership with practice privileges;
Full prescriptive authority;
Unrestricted DEA permit;
Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid;
No sanctions/exclusions; BLS certification.

• Salary range for this full-time position is $119,600 - $156,796 annually, based on experience.
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) up to $10,000.
• Relocation bonus up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice, CME up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) option if eligible.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• PSLF program eligibility with UCHealth providing assistance navigating the program.
• Employer-paid STD and LTD coverage options; optional increased LTD.
• Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits (FSAs, HSA, identity protection, pet insurance, discounts).
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and other leaves of absence; initial PTO upon start.
• Education benefits, including potential for employer-paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs (up to program limits).

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central - Level 1 Trauma Center in Southern Colorado.

This position is open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers high-quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. We are dedicated to providing unmatched patient care through innovation and advanced treatments and clinical trials.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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