Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Position Summary

UCHealth is recruiting a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Heart and Vascular Team in Highlands Ranch, CO. The candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient lives.

• 2-3 years experience in Cardiology.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Full prescriptive authority for Family Nurse Practitioner candidates.
• Not eligible to support visa candidates.

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• PA‑C certification from the NCCPA (required for hire and must be maintained).
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
• Eligibility to provide services reimbursable to Medicare and Medicaid, with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate per medical‑staff privileging.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Master’s degree in nursing and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• NP certification from the ANCC or AANPCB (required for hire and must be maintained).
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing or compact privileges under the multi‑state Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• Full prescriptive authority.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
• Eligibility to provide services reimbursable to Medicare and Medicaid, with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Competitive salary: $115,000 – $150,000 annually, with quality and/or productivity bonuses possible.
• Competitive relocation bonus (if eligible).
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• Generous CME allowance.
• 403(b) with employer matching and 457(b) voluntary option.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Wellness benefits and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA plans only).
• Identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and other leaves of absence.
• Education benefits: 100% tuition, books and fees for specific degrees; up to $5,250 pre‑paid tuition or reimbursement annually for other qualifying programs.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equality and diversity bring. 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 in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, or veteran status.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship.