Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

118d • $119,600 - $156,796

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 Orthopedic Trauma team in Colorado Springs 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. Position Details: - The ideal candidate will be adaptable to changing departmental needs and capable of working autonomously, while maintaining confidence in managing Level 1 trauma cases. - Inpatient and outpatient services; including rounding, discharges, emergency department consults, and outpatient clinic coverage. - This position is Weekdays, Weekends, Overnights and Holidays - First assist experience required. - Experience with reductions/splinting - Locations: Memorial Hospital Central, Printer's Park Medical Plaza, and Memorial Hospital North.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado or Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the relevant certifying body.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reductions/splinting.
• First assist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services including rounding, discharges, emergency department consults, and outpatient clinic coverage.
• Manage Level 1 trauma cases autonomously.
• Work adaptable to changing departmental needs.
• Participate in first assist duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a pay range of $119,600 - $156,796 annually.
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000.
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice.
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 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.
• 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, and leaves of absence.
• Education benefits for employees, including 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