Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Colorado Springs, CO

About the role

The UCHealth Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with 3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiothoracic Surgical experience OR experience with endoscopic vein harvesting with Maquet Getinge and first assisting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor and clinic patients; divided amongst the PA/NP's
• 2 full day clinics with patients seen on the other days as needed
• 1:3 weekday call; 1:3 weekend call
• Provides direct care, counseling, history and physical examinations, and teaching to the adult cardiac surgical patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural setting
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
• First assists in the operating room and performs endovascular vein harvesting
• Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
• Completes continuing medical education as per state regulations and national registry requirements to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies for Physician Assistants
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado for Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioner program for Nurse Practitioners
• 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 for Nurse Practitioners
• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required for Nurse Practitioners

Skills

• Self-directed and able to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position
• Able to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Energetic and quality driven with a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care
• Proficient with EMR (EPIC) as needed to independently perform daily tasks
• Maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician
• Flexible, willing to be a team player, collaborative, a positive cultural fit

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package including a pay range of $145,500 - $210,000 annually, a relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible, an annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000, and the opportunity to earn an additional income through extra shifts. Paid malpractice is also included. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of your base pay. UCHealth provides employer-paid long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month. Additionally, you have the option to buy-up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.67%. Wellness benefits are also provided, including free assistance navigating the PSLF program, and the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year. 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.