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Advanced Practitioner • Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery Inpatient - Colorado Springs

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ID: 1657

At UCHealth, our mission is simple: to improve lives, and that starts with you. As a physician-led medical group with nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and advancing the future of healthcare.
UCHealth Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the UCHealth Brain and Spine Neurosurgery Department in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You'll work alongside six full-time neurosurgeons as part of a collaborative team of 13 APPs. This is a 100% inpatient and operative position offering hands-on surgical experience, high-acuity patient care, and a high level of APP autonomy.

Practice at a Glance

  • Annual compensation of $119,600 - $156,796 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
  • Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
  • Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
  • 100% inpatient and operative responsibilities with no outpatient responsibilities
  • Inpatient management of neurosurgical patients across ICU, PCU, and floor
  • Daily rounding and management of neurosurgical consults
  • First assisting in the operating room
  • Participation in procedures with a high level of APP autonomy and no resident coverage
  • Rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday coverage
  • Inpatient shifts: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM or overnight equivalent
  • OR shifts: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Locations include UCHealth Memorial Hospital North and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
  • New graduates welcome; training and mentorship provided

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, as applicable
  • Current PA-C certification through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), as applicable
  • Unrestricted Colorado Physician Assistant license or 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
  • Full or provisional prescriptive authority for Nurse Practitioners; Physician Assistants must have prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process
  • Background in Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Acute Care
  • RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioners within one year of hire
  • Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit
  • Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
  • Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
  • Eligible to provide services without sanctions or exclusion from the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspector General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • New graduates are welcome to apply; training and mentorship provided

Benefits Highlights

  • Annual compensation of $119,600 - $156,796 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
  • Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
  • Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option, if eligible
  • Medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and free program assistance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage supplementing Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of base pay
  • Employer-provided long-term disability coverage equal to 50% of base pay, up to $17,500 per month, with options to increase coverage to 60% or 66.7%
  • Wellness benefits
  • Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance and employee discounts
  • Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI, and leaves of absence
  • Education benefits, including eligible programs with up to 100% of tuition, books and fees covered, and up to $5,250 annually through other qualifying programs
The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice supports APP professional development through mentorship, communication, leadership development and opportunities for committee and leadership involvement.
Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible. Connect with our Recruitment team to learn more.
We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.
Posting Date: 11/9/2026 - 12/9/2026