Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

About the role

The UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Cardiology team in Sidney, NE are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time, and focused on excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in accordance with medical guidelines and protocols
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely
• Participate in continuing medical education and professional development activities

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 NCCPA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility
  • Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by ANCC or AANPCB
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Qualifications

• For Physician Assistants:
  • 2-3 years general cardiology experience required
  • EPIC EMR is utilized system-wide
• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility
  • Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including annual QVIP of up to $10,000, relocation bonus of up to $10,000, paid malpractice, CME, and wellness benefits
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Time away from work: paid time off, paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence
• Education benefits for employees, including tuition reimbursement

Pay and Schedule

The pay range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $150,765 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

This position offers a competitive compensation package and is available on a full-time basis.