Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for afull-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join UCHealth UrgentCare Clinic in Castle Rock, CO.REQUIRED:One years experience working with pediatricand adult patients as an advanced practice provider in an Urgent Care orEmergency Room. New graduates will not be considered for this position. Our ideal candidate will providehigh-quality, personalized care. Have excellent communication skills and a highlevel of professionalism, compassion, and integrity.The pay range for this position is $47.44 -$66.44/ hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant''s relevant experience. Anannual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational andindividual performance.At UCHealth, were looking for those who aretalented and inspired those who dont shy away from daily opportunities toimprove lives. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to findmore than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible. Applytoday.About UCHealthUCHealth Medical Group is a physician-ledorganization, with a dedicated focus on access, performance, innovation, andexperience, providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain Front Range.With more than ten hospitals and 150 clinic locations, UCHealth pushes theboundaries of medicine, providing advanced treatments and clinical trials andimproving health through innovation.Exceptional BenefitsWe expect you to live a balanced life andenjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Our competitive compensation package includes:Retirement Package that includes a basicpension plan, 401(a) investment account, 403(b) matching account, and a 457(b)deferred compensation savings planOfferings include medical, vision, dental,life insurance, disability coverageCompetitive time off plan and wellnessbenefitsGenerous continuing medical education (CME)allowance for full and part-time positionsResponsibilitiesObtains patient history and performsassessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interpretsdiagnostic procedures.Provides direct treatment and management ofhealth conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcareproviders or community resources.Provides counseling and education of patientsand their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment optionsand community resources.Performs preventative health assessments, screening,immunizations and care.Requirements for Physician AssistantsBachelor or Masters Degree in PhysicianAssistant StudiesUnrestricted license to practice as aPhysician 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 employmentUnrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course ofpractice.Eligible to provide services reimbursableservices and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.Eligible to provide services with nosanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of InspectorsGeneral (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administrations (GSA) List ofParties Excluded from Federal Programs.Unrestricted medical staff membership, withappropriate practice privileges.Prescriptive authority as appropriate, permedical staff service privileging process.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issuedby the American Heart Association or the American Red CrossRequirements for Nurse PractitionersMaster''s degree in Nursing and graduate of anaccredited Nurse Practitioner programNurse Practitioner Certification issued bythe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse PractitionerCertification issued by the American Academy of Nurse PractitionersCertification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and must be maintainedthroughout employment.Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licenseissued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compactprivileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreementUnrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriatepractice privilegesFill prescriptive authorityUnrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course ofpractice.Eligible to provide services reimbursableservices and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.Eligible to provide services with nosanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office ofInspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administrations (GSA)List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issuedby the American Heart Association or the American Red CrossGoing beyond quality requires the perfectbalance of talent, integrity, drive, and intellectual curiosity. We are lookingfor individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine isever-changing and is motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. Wesupport creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinaryqualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we''ll do everything in our power tomake sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to yourpotential here.Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the richarray of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offerour institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on validrequirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms,conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated againstbecause of the individuals race, creed, color, religion, gender, nationalorigin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation,gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteranstatus. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicantwith a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act andwill make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardshipon the organization.

Created: 2025-11-01