Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Trauma Surgery- Sangre de Cristo Surgical Associates

UC Health • Pueblo, CO

187d • $104,419 - $149,142

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 Sangre de Cristo Surgical Associates located in Pueblo, 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Colorado.
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the relevant certifying body.
• 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.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgical experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off with 10-hour shifts, promoting an excellent work-life balance.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Rotates with one other APP during the daytime shift, ensuring shared responsibility and team-based care.
• Role Split: 70% inpatient/trauma acute care and 30% outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Surgical Experience Preferred: Previous surgical experience is beneficial but not required; willing to train the right candidate.
• Mentorship and Training: Benefit from working closely with seasoned surgeons eager to share their knowledge and provide hands-on training.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on developing surgical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a pay range of $104,419 - $149,142 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 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.
• 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 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees