Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner General Surgery - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

118d • $104,416 - $149,136

About The Position

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 General Surgery clinic located in Colorado Springs, Colorado are ready to welcome a board-eligible/certified 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. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible. Position Details Include: - Two plus years of experience preferred. - The schedule is for five 8-hour days. We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients' every health need. We call on physicians in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today. This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. The position posting date is 1/7/2025. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado or unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or AANPCB
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from HHS/OIG or GSA's List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Two plus years of experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a pay range of $104,416 - $149,136 annually
• Relocation support may be offered
• Paid malpractice
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity for 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree