Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

436d • $103,709 - $139,589

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Neurosurgery department at a Level I Trauma Center. The role involves providing specialty health care services in both outpatient and acute care settings, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and management of health conditions. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, providing care that promotes informed choices and shared decision-making.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant with specialization in area of practice
• Preferred 2 years of experience in the identified area of expertise
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification or must be obtained within one year from date of hire
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or AANPCB
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• RNFA certification or must be obtained within one year from date of hire
• Full prescriptive authority

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center
• Experience in Neurosurgery or related field

Responsibilities

• Assess and consult on new patients
• Perform follow-up visits in clinic
• First assist with some OR exposure
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources
• Provide inpatient care including preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative services, as well as critical care/intensive care medical management
• Utilize critical thinking skills and decisive judgment while working with minimal supervision
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with hourly pay range of $49.86 - $67.11
• Quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered
• Retirement plan options
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• Paid malpractice
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees