Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Overview

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team, located in Colorado Springs, CO, 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.

UCHealth believes each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

We are a collaborative team that includes surgeons and APPs, committed to providing the best surgical care in the region. This is a full-time position that supports a work-life balance, with 24/7 service needs including nights, holidays, and weekend shift coverage. No call is required. Epic EMR is utilized system-wide.

• Provide patient care as part of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team in a full-time capacity.
• Collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team including surgeons and APPs to deliver high-quality surgical care.
• Support a 24/7 service model with night, holiday, and weekend shift requirements.
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and care management.

Requirements for Physician Assistants

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the NCCPA
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications commonly prescribed in practice
• Eligible to provide Medicare/Medicaid services and maintain provider status
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate per medical staff privileging
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility; must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
• Master’s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC or AANPCB) for hire and ongoing employment
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license or compact privileges
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications
• Eligible to provide Medicare/Medicaid services and maintain provider status
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Competitive compensation: pay range for this full-time position is $124,384 - $163,072 annually, dependent on experience
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) optional
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility with employer assistance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
• Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits (FSAs, HSA, etc.)
• Paid time off, family leave, and education benefits including potential tuition assistance

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers high-quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth employs thousands of people across multiple locations and collaborates with academic medicine partners to advance patient care in the region.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. UCHealth provides reasonable accommodations and complies with applicable laws related to equal opportunity employment.

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers outdoor and cultural opportunities, a moderate cost of living, and a comfortable climate. The region is home to military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee, with a growing community and diverse amenities.