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Posted: 29-Oct-24
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Make Extraordinary Possible
UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant First Assistant to join our well-established and highly reputable Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO.
* Our ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring personality, is innovative, autonomous as well as a team player, and have surgical experience. We are looking for someone who wants to join a growing plastic and reconstructive surgery program with comprehensive, supportive and integrative services.
* This position is located at UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic - Colorado Springs
* The schedule is Monday-Friday.
* One weekend every 6 weeks.
REQUIRED:
* Surgery First Assistant experience required. Plastic and reconstructive surgery experience would be ideal.
* Nurse Practitioner candidates must have RNFA and full prescriptive authority to be considered for this position.
The pay range for this position is $51.75 - $71.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
UCHealth offers a Five-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented and inspired -- those who don't shy away from daily opportunities to improve lives. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible. Apply today.
Requirements for Physician Assistants
* Bachelor or 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) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
* Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (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 Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (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
* 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 Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is 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 agreement
* Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
* Full prescriptive authority
* Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (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 Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (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
We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Our competitive compensation package includes:
* A 403(b) matching account with a 3-year vestment period.
* Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage
* Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits
* Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance for full and part-time positions
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.
The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPS throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. 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 be discriminated against because of the individual's 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 under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
