Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Medicine - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

125d • $100,589 - $143,770

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 UCHealth Occupational Medicine Clinic 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. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

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) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (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 either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• The pay range for this full-time position is $100,589 - $143,770 annually.
• Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
• A productivity incentive may be offered for this position.
• Competitive relocation bonus provided for this opportunity, if eligible.
• 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, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence.
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

What This Job Offers

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