UCHealth
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery - Colorado Springs
UCHealth, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery - Colorado Springs at UCHealth Base pay range: $145,000.00/yr - $189,000.00/yr Description
At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. Help make extraordinary possible. Our well-established Cardiac Surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO is adding a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses empathy, talent, drive, and a "patients first" mentality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, has great communications skills, eager to learn, hard-worker and has a passion for the cardiac care patient population. Required
3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular Surgery experience and ICU patient management. OR experience with endoscopic vein harvesting with Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment, is able to work autonomously and is adaptable. Work and Call Schedule
Monday through Friday with rotating OR coverage Rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor and clinic patients; divided amongst the PA/NPs 2 full day clinics with patients seen on the other days as needed 1:3 weekday call; 1:3 weekend call The in-house NP manages in-house call from 8:30pm-6:30am Collegial working environment with the Intensivist in the CVICU Skills
Ability to work in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with changing organizational climate Self-directed with initiative; able to address responsibilities of the position Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Energetic, quality-driven, and a productive team member focused on excellent patient care Proficient with EMR (EPIC) to independently perform daily tasks Maintain professional judgment under supervision and guidance of a licensed physician Flexible, collaborative, and a positive cultural fit Responsibilities
Provides direct care, counseling, history and physical examinations, and teaching to adult cardiac surgical patients in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural settings Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests Develops care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic findings Orders medications and writes prescriptions per organizational and regulatory policies Provides high quality and timely documentation Performs bedside procedures as appropriate PA/NP will first assist in the operating room and perform endovascular vein harvesting Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals in a multidisciplinary setting Demonstrates expert clinical judgment to function independently Completes continuing medical education as per state regulations and national registry requirements Additional duties as required by the department/division We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician-led and employs nearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers. We invite physicians at all career stages and specialties to contribute to the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today. This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position. 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 NCCPA Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe Eligible to provide services with Medicare and Medicaid Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges Prescriptive authority per medical staff privileging Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Requirements For Nurse Practitioners
Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility; must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment Master’s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited NP program NP Certification (ANCC or AANPCB) is required for hire and ongoing Unrestricted NP license or multi-state compact privileges Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges Full prescriptive authority Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid services Eligible for no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Benefits
Competitive compensation; pay range $145,000 - $189,000 annually (dependent on experience) Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible) Annual QVIP up to $10,000 Paid malpractice CME benefits up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) option if eligible Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility; UCHealth assistance with PSLF STD and LTD coverage; optional buy-up Wellness benefits; voluntary benefits; PTO and paid family leave; tuition assistance programs About UCHealth
UCHealth is a nonprofit health system delivering high-quality medical care and patient experience. It includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. UCHealth’s mission includes innovation, outstanding patient care, and growth opportunities for staff. There are no limits to potential here. Equal Opportunity
UCHealth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against for race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected statuses. UCHealth provides reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship. Other job-related sections include seniority level (Not Applicable), employment type (Full-time), job function (Health Care Provider), and industries (Hospitals and Health Care).
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery - Colorado Springs at UCHealth Base pay range: $145,000.00/yr - $189,000.00/yr Description
At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. Help make extraordinary possible. Our well-established Cardiac Surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO is adding a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses empathy, talent, drive, and a "patients first" mentality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, has great communications skills, eager to learn, hard-worker and has a passion for the cardiac care patient population. Required
3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular Surgery experience and ICU patient management. OR experience with endoscopic vein harvesting with Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment, is able to work autonomously and is adaptable. Work and Call Schedule
Monday through Friday with rotating OR coverage Rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor and clinic patients; divided amongst the PA/NPs 2 full day clinics with patients seen on the other days as needed 1:3 weekday call; 1:3 weekend call The in-house NP manages in-house call from 8:30pm-6:30am Collegial working environment with the Intensivist in the CVICU Skills
Ability to work in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with changing organizational climate Self-directed with initiative; able to address responsibilities of the position Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Energetic, quality-driven, and a productive team member focused on excellent patient care Proficient with EMR (EPIC) to independently perform daily tasks Maintain professional judgment under supervision and guidance of a licensed physician Flexible, collaborative, and a positive cultural fit Responsibilities
Provides direct care, counseling, history and physical examinations, and teaching to adult cardiac surgical patients in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural settings Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests Develops care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic findings Orders medications and writes prescriptions per organizational and regulatory policies Provides high quality and timely documentation Performs bedside procedures as appropriate PA/NP will first assist in the operating room and perform endovascular vein harvesting Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals in a multidisciplinary setting Demonstrates expert clinical judgment to function independently Completes continuing medical education as per state regulations and national registry requirements Additional duties as required by the department/division We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician-led and employs nearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers. We invite physicians at all career stages and specialties to contribute to the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today. This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position. 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 NCCPA Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe Eligible to provide services with Medicare and Medicaid Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges Prescriptive authority per medical staff privileging Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Requirements For Nurse Practitioners
Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility; must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment Master’s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited NP program NP Certification (ANCC or AANPCB) is required for hire and ongoing Unrestricted NP license or multi-state compact privileges Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges Full prescriptive authority Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid services Eligible for no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Benefits
Competitive compensation; pay range $145,000 - $189,000 annually (dependent on experience) Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible) Annual QVIP up to $10,000 Paid malpractice CME benefits up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) option if eligible Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility; UCHealth assistance with PSLF STD and LTD coverage; optional buy-up Wellness benefits; voluntary benefits; PTO and paid family leave; tuition assistance programs About UCHealth
UCHealth is a nonprofit health system delivering high-quality medical care and patient experience. It includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. UCHealth’s mission includes innovation, outstanding patient care, and growth opportunities for staff. There are no limits to potential here. Equal Opportunity
UCHealth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against for race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected statuses. UCHealth provides reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship. Other job-related sections include seniority level (Not Applicable), employment type (Full-time), job function (Health Care Provider), and industries (Hospitals and Health Care).
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