At UCHealth, our mission issimple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through freshideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care.
UCHealth Medical Group and theUCHealth Urgent Care Team in Northfield-DenverColorado are ready to welcome an experienced Nurse Practitioner orPhysician Assistant to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic,interested in working PRN and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth,we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinarypossible.
TheKey Responsibilities for the Position are:
- Obtains patient historyand performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders,performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
- Provides directtreatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority orreferral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Provides counseling andeducation of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventativehealth, treatment options and community resources.
- Performs preventativehealth assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
- Within scope of job,requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to workwith minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment andtake appropriate action.
We knowhow fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stayahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employsnearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipateand address patients' every health need. We call on physicians in every careerstage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcareat UCHealth. Apply today.
We are able/unable to support visa candidates for thisposition.
Requirements for PhysicianAssistants
* Master's degree inphysician assistant studies
* Unrestricted licenseto practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
* Physician AssistantCertification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification ofPhysician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintainedthroughout employment
* Unrestricted DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonlyprescribed in the course of practice.
* Eligible to provideservices reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare andMedicaid.
* Eligible to provideservices with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and HumanServices/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General ServicesAdministration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
* Unrestricted medicalstaff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
* Prescriptive authorityas appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process.
* Basic Life Support(BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the AmericanRed Cross
Requirements for NursePractitioners
* Master's degree innursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
* Nurse PractitionerCertification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) orNurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of NursePractitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and must bemaintained throughout employment.
* Unrestricted NursePractitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state ofpractice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compactagreement
* Unrestricted medicalstaff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
* Full prescriptiveauthority
* Unrestricted DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonlyprescribed in the course of practice.
* Eligible to provide servicesreimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
* Eligible to provideservices with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and HumanServices/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 AmericanRed Cross
Exceptional Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package:
The pay range for this full-timeposition is $$50.76 - $76.14 / hour. Pay is dependent onapplicant's relevant experience.
- A productivity incentive may be offered for this position.
- Retirement plan options to fit yourneeds.
- Exceptional health and welfarebenefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disabilitycoverage.
- Generous continuing medicaleducation (CME) allowance.
- Paid malpractice.
About UCHealth
UCHealthis an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest qualitymedical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians acrossColorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as itsacademic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region,UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky MountainWest. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive communitybenefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advancedtreatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Going beyondquality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive andintellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us,that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what isright, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of uscan find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll doeverything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career.There are no limits to your potential here.
The UCHealth MedicalGroup Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration ofAPPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patientcare. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional developmentwhile cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcareteam. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, andleadership development which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement incommittees and leadership positions.
UCHealth recognizes andappreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employmentand diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equalopportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisionsbased on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in anyterms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminatedagainst because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexualorientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information orveteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicantwith a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act andwill make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardshipon the organization.
