UCHealth
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery - Colorado Springs, CO
UCHealth, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery – Colorado Springs, CO
UCHealth invites you to apply for the
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery
role with UCHealth in Colorado Springs. This position is full‑time and offers a competitive pay range of
$119,600 – $156,796 per year .
Description At UCHealth, our mission is simple – to improve lives. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world‑class care. UCHealth Medical Group and the Brain and Spine Neurosurgery Clinic are ready to welcome a
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
who is enthusiastic, eager to work full time, and focused on excellent patient care.
Position Details
Day and night rotation
Clinic, OR, and rounding duties
Work‑life balance
Requirements For Physician Assistants
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) – required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
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 either the HHS/OIG or the 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
Requirements For Nurse Practitioners
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 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) – 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
Full prescriptive authority
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 either the HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Exceptional Benefits
Pay range for this full‑time position: $119,600 – $156,796 annually, dependent on experience
Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
Paid malpractice
Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
Exceptional health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage (including dependents)
Eligible for federal PSLF program and assisted navigation
Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) up to 66.7% of base pay
Long‑term disability (LTD) coverage up to 50% of base pay (with optional additional purchase)
Wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and other leave options
Education benefits: tuition reimbursement and scholarship options
About UCHealth UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system delivering the highest quality medical care. With more than 33,000 employees and 14 acute‑care hospitals across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, UCHealth offers a comprehensive community benefit program and advances medical care through research and clinical trials.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity UCHealth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and no discrimination is made on basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Location Colorado Springs, Colorado – a vibrant community located at the base of Pikes Peak. The area offers a high quality of life, excellent educational opportunities, and access to recreational activities.
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery
role with UCHealth in Colorado Springs. This position is full‑time and offers a competitive pay range of
$119,600 – $156,796 per year .
Description At UCHealth, our mission is simple – to improve lives. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world‑class care. UCHealth Medical Group and the Brain and Spine Neurosurgery Clinic are ready to welcome a
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
who is enthusiastic, eager to work full time, and focused on excellent patient care.
Position Details
Day and night rotation
Clinic, OR, and rounding duties
Work‑life balance
Requirements For Physician Assistants
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) – required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
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 either the HHS/OIG or the 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
Requirements For Nurse Practitioners
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 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) – 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
Full prescriptive authority
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 either the HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Exceptional Benefits
Pay range for this full‑time position: $119,600 – $156,796 annually, dependent on experience
Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
Paid malpractice
Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
Exceptional health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage (including dependents)
Eligible for federal PSLF program and assisted navigation
Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) up to 66.7% of base pay
Long‑term disability (LTD) coverage up to 50% of base pay (with optional additional purchase)
Wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and other leave options
Education benefits: tuition reimbursement and scholarship options
About UCHealth UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system delivering the highest quality medical care. With more than 33,000 employees and 14 acute‑care hospitals across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, UCHealth offers a comprehensive community benefit program and advances medical care through research and clinical trials.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity UCHealth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and no discrimination is made on basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Location Colorado Springs, Colorado – a vibrant community located at the base of Pikes Peak. The area offers a high quality of life, excellent educational opportunities, and access to recreational activities.
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