Advanced Practitioner • Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies – Loveland
Loveland, CO
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Opportunity Info
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Type
Advanced Practitioner -
Specialty
Cardiothoracic Surgery -
Location
Loveland, CO -
Facility
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies – Loveland
Make Extraordinary Possible
Our well-established and highly regarded cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
program is adding a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who
possesses empathy, talent, drive, and a “patients first” mentality.
Here are a few good reasons to join our team in Loveland, Colorado:
Variety – This position will have time in the Operating Room,
Intensive Care Unit, and Clinic.
Our Schedule – Supports a work-life balance and flexibility with
1:4 call and 1:4 weekends.
Our Team – Is collaborative, collegial, and passionate about
providing evidence-based care.
Our Support – with an APP committee, APP director, and APP
continuum plan you will always have support as you grow in your career.
The ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring personality, excellent
communication skills, and a passion for team-based patient care.
PREFERRED: Three years of Cardiac Surgery experience in the
Operating Room and ICU patient management. Radial artery and endovascular vein
harvesting experience are strongly preferred.
REQUIRED: Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full
prescriptive authority to be considered for this position.
The pay range for this position is $67.62 - $87.95 / hour. Pay is dependent on
the applicant's relevant experience.
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland is a Level II trauma center
with 189 total beds. The esteemed Heart Center of the Rockies with extensive
electrophysiology, vascular and cardiothoracic surgery services are based here
as are the LifeLine rotor and critical care transport teams. Proudly designated
as a Magnet facility since 2010, MCR is ranked #6 by US News Best Hospitals in
Colorado and has received consecutive Honor Roll awards for quality outcomes
from AHA and Get with The Guidelines.
Requirements for Physician Assistants
• Bachelor or 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 services 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
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate
practice privileges
• Fill prescriptive authority
• 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 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
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 is 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.
Exceptional Benefits
We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Our
competitive compensation package includes:
• A 403(b) matching account, and a 457(b) deferred
compensation savings plan
• Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance,
disability coverage
• Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance for
full and part-time positions
Loan
Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the
PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through
Savi.
About UCHealth
UCHealth Medical Group is a physician-led organization, with a dedicated focus
on access, performance, innovation, and experience, providing unmatched patient
care in the Rocky Mountain Front Range. With more than eight hospitals and 100
clinic locations, UCHealth pushes the boundaries of medicine, providing
advanced treatments and clinical trials and improving health through
innovation.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
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. UCHealth does not discriminate against any
“qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not
impose an undue hardship on the organization.
About Loveland, Colorado
Loveland is located 45 miles north of Denver on the I-25 corridor. This town is often referred to as America's “Sweetheart City” and is just a short drive west to the Big Thompson Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park. Life seamlessly transitions from work to play with the over 60 miles of paved and unpaved trails, numerous lakes and easy access to the amenities of the big city or quiet peacefulness of the Rocky Mountains. Live the adventure in Loveland.