Advanced Practitioner • Orthopedic Surgery

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Spine

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

Colorado Springs, CO

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Stephanie Cummins

Stephanie Cummins

617-599-3658

Make extraordinary possible

Are you passionate about Orthopedic Spine surgery? If you are, we have the position for you.

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care.
UCHealth Medical Group’s Spine Center is currently looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their dynamic, hardworking team. This position would provide first assist support during designated OR days and scheduled outpatient clinic support in the Spine Center clinic, located on the Memorial Hospital North campus. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

Under the supervision of a physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to patients in specialty care services at Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North and the outpatient Orthopedic Spine clinic in Colorado Springs, CO.

Work Schedule: Full Time Days; Split time between scheduled outpatient clinic and providing first assist support on designated OR days.

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.
  • Within scope of job, 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.
We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients’ every health need. We call on physicians in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today.

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) is 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 reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either 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:
  • 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 Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is 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.
  • RNFA Certification
  • Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
  • Full prescriptive authority.
  • Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
  • Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either 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.

Exceptional Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package:
  • The pay range for this full-time position is $51.75 - $69.61 hourly (Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience). If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered.
  • Retirement plan options to fit your needs.
  • Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
  • Paid malpractice.
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About 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.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. 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.


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