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 our growing Surgical ICU team at the
UCHealth
Surgical Clinic in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. You'll work closely with the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team, other surgical subspecialties, and a multidisciplinary inpatient team. Join a collaborative practice focused on excellent patient care, with opportunities to contribute to complex inpatient care and no call responsibilities.
Practice at a Glance
- Annual compensation of $124,384 - $163,072 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
- Full-time position with the growing Surgical ICU team
- Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
- Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
- Work alongside Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and other surgical subspecialties
- Participate in multidisciplinary inpatient rounding
- Full-day, weekend and holiday shift coverage required
- No call required
- Critical care experience, including bedside procedures, preferred
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- EPIC EMR utilized system-wide
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); certification must be maintained throughout employment
- Unrestricted Colorado Physician Assistant license or 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
- Full or
provisional prescriptive authority eligibility required for Nurse Practitioners; application for prescriptive authority is a condition of employment. Physician Assistants must have prescriptive authority as appropriate, per the medical staff privileging process
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit
- 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
- Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Benefits Highlights
- Annual compensation of $124,384 - $163,072, 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; 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 for eligible plans, 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: 11/4/2026 - 12/4/2026
