Advanced Practitioner • Cardiothoracic Surgery
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
UCHealth Cardiac Surgery – Memorial Central
Colorado Springs, CO
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Opportunity Info
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Type
Advanced Practitioner -
Specialty
Cardiothoracic Surgery -
Location
Colorado Springs, CO -
Facility
UCHealth Cardiac Surgery – Memorial Central
Help make extraordinary possible.
The physician assistant(PA) or nurse
practitioner(NP) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of
knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a graduate level
physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. The PA/NP is responsible
for the assessment and management of various populations of surgical patients,
including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate
plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The PA/NP will perform in accordance
with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but
not limited to the UCHealth Scope of Practice, prescriptive Guidelines,
approved clinical privileges, and UCHealth policy.
PREFERRED: 3-5 years of Cardiothoracic surgical
experience
REQUIRED: OR experience with endoscopic vein
harvesting and first assisting
The pay range for this position is
$51.75 - $69.61 / hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant
experience.
Work and Call Schedule
• Monday through Friday with
rotating OR coverage; 2 OR rooms on Monday and Wednesday
• 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
• 1:4-5 weekday call; 1:4-5 weekend
call
• No call on Monday-Thursday as the in
house NP manages patients
• Collegial working environment with
the Intensivist in the CVICU
Skills
• Skills and integrity to work in a
high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational
climate
• Self-directed and able to demonstrate
initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position
• Ability 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
Responsibilities
• 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
• PA/NP will first assist in the
operating room and perform 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
• Additional duties and
responsibilities as required by the department/division
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 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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certifications 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), American Association of
Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certifications 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 are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We
support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary
qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we’ll do everything in our power to
make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There’s 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.
Location
UCHealth Memorial Central is a 485-bed
facility equipped with the latest diagnostic technology and a team devoted to
providing a broad range of primary and specialty service lines. Memorial has a
dedicated heart program and has received certifications as a chest pain center,
heart care center and for TAVR. Memorial is also a certified stroke center.
Memorial is also a Level I Trauma Center.
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!
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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
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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 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.