Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist - Colorado

Overview

UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team, located in Colorado Springs, CO, are welcoming 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.

• Collaborative group that includes 18 Surgeons and 25 APPs.
• Group aims to provide the best surgical care in the region.
• Full-time position that supports a work-life balance.
• Schedule:
  
  12-hour overnight shifts (6P-6A).
• No call required.
• Epic EMR is utilized system-wide.
• Starting and relocation bonus offered up to $35,000.

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• 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) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• 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 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

• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required. Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• 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
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• 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 List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

• Competitive compensation package. The pay range for this full-time position is $136,822 - $179,379 annually, depending on experience
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Starting and relocation bonus up to $35,000
• Paid malpractice
• CME allowance up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance including dependents coverage
• PSLF program eligibility support
• Employer-paid STD; LTD options and buy-up
• Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits (FSAs, HSA, identity protection, pet insurance, discounts)
• Paid time off (PTO), family and medical leave, and other leaves; PTO available on start date
• Educational assistance programs including tuition reimbursement and related benefits

UCHealth is a nonprofit health system that delivers high-quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. It includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. The organization partners with the University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor. UCHealth offers more than 150 clinic locations and a broad range of community benefits.

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers outdoor and cultural opportunities, military installations, and a diverse community. The area features a moderate cost of living, a temperate climate, and ample sunshine.