Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Description

At UCHealth, the Heart and Vascular Team in Highlands Ranch, CO, is seeking a bright, hard‑working Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their cardiology practice. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, empathetic, patient‑focused, and interested in working full‑time.

• 2–3 years of cardiology experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to change.
• Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full prescriptive authority.

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies.
• Unrestricted license to practice PA in Colorado.
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA‑C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligibility to provide reimbursable services and maintain Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• Eligibility to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from HHS/OIG or GSA excluded parties list.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
• Prescriptive authority per medical staff privileging process.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Master’s degree in nursing and graduate of an accredited NP program.
• National certification (ANCC or AANPCB) issued and maintained.
• Unrestricted NP license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
  
  Full prescriptive authority.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligibility to provide reimbursable services and maintain Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• Eligibility to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from HHS/OIG or GSA excluded parties list.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Competitive compensation: $115,000–$150,000 annually, plus potential quality/productivity bonus.
• Relocation bonus if eligible.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• 403(b) with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan.
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: health/dependent care FSAs, HSA (with HD/HSA plan), identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; PTO continues into employment.
• Education benefits: up to 100% tuition for specific degrees, $5,250 pre‑paid tuition reimbursement annually.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the diverse perspectives that strengthen our organization. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, or veteran status. UCHealth complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations when no undue hardship is imposed.