Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology - Highlands Ranch

At UCHealth, we improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world‑class care. The Gastroenterology team in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will have GI experience, be a team player and focused on excellent patient care.

• Be part of a close‑knit team of two physicians and an incredible support staff.
• Have the option to work a four‑day work week.
• 100% outpatient in a busy clinic seeing up to 14 patients per day.
• No nights or weekends.
• EPIC EMR is utilized system‑wide.

This position is not open to visa candidates.

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado
• PA‑C certification from the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Unrestricted 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; provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• NP certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and maintained throughout employment
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing or compact privileges under the multi‑state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Unrestricted 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

• The pay range for this full‑time position is $115,000 – $150,765 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. A productivity incentive may be offered.
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Continuing medical education (CME) 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 for eligible dependents
• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provides assistance navigating the program
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) coverage up to 66.67% of base pay, supplementing Colorado FAMLI
• Employer‑provided long‑term disability (LTD) coverage, 50% of base pay up to $17,500 per month; option to purchase additional LTD coverage up to 60% or 66.7%
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start employment with PTO in the bank
• Education benefits for employees, including eligibility for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre‑paid by UCHealth or tuition reimbursement each calendar year

UCHealth recognises and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that diversity can offer. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other protected categories.

UCHealth will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.