Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Sterling Ranch, CO

Requirements 2+ years of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an advanced practice provider in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room. Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full prescriptive authority. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position. Responsibilities Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Locations All full-time opportunities in the Denver area. 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 National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 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 and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from 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 Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required; provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment. 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 the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) 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. 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 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. Benefits The pay range for this full-time position is $115,003 - $150,779 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience. A productivity incentive may be offered. Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000. Relocation bonus up to $10,000, if eligible. Paid malpractice insurance. 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 for eligible dependents. Eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; free assistance navigating the program. Employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, up to 66.67% of base pay. Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage equal to 50% of base pay, up to $17,500 per month; option to upgrade to 60% or 66.7%. Wellness benefits. Full suite of voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, health savings accounts (HD/HSA plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; PTO available at start. Education benefits: 100% tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees; up to $5,250 pre‑paid or tuition reimbursement each year. Equal Opportunity 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 due to 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 where they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr