Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urology - Colorado Springs, CO

About the role

The ideal candidate will be a positive, collaborative, and adaptable professional who is eager to contribute to a growing team of seven urologists and seven APPs. Prior Urology experience and/or background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine and complex diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs and medical guidelines.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Document patient interactions and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).

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
  • 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 HHS/OIG or GSA's List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
  • Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• 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
  • 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
  • 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 HHS/OIG or GSA's List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Licenses/Certifications: Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado or Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice, DEA permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice, Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the NCCPA or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by ANCC or AANPCB
• Experience: Prior Urology experience and/or background is preferred
• Skills: Comprehensive patient care, conduct routine and complex diagnostic tests and procedures, develop and implement treatment plans, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, document patient interactions and progress in the EHR

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective teamwork and collaboration
• Proficient in using the EPIC EHR system

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a pay range of $115,000 - $150,765 annually, productivity incentive, relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible, paid malpractice, continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually, 403(b) with employer matching contribution, 457(b) voluntary option if eligible, exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents, UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the 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, and you have the option to buy up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.7%, Wellness benefits, full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs, Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence

Pay

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

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts with weekend coverage.

Locations

• This role will rotate between UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North, Printer's Park Medical Plaza, and Eastview Medical Center.

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.

About UCHealth

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.

About Colorado Springs, Colorado

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.