Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular ...

Description Make Extraordinary Possible At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. The UCHealth Vascular Surgery program is ready to welcome a bright, hard-working Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, possess empathy, has a 'patients first' mentality and interested in working full-time. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible. We are looking for someone who wants to join well-established and highly regarded Vascular Surgery program with comprehensive, supportive and integrative services. u2022 The schedule is four 10-hour/days with rotating on-call. u2022 The practice currently consists of 5 physicians and 6 full time APPs, with embedded imaging within the department. u2022 Vascular surgery operating room experience preferred. This position is a hybrid position that consists of call, operating room support, hospital rounding, and clinic. REQUIRED: 2-3 years of Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience and ICU patient management. REQUIRED: Nurse Practitioners must hold RNFA certification and possess relevant experience in surgical first assist roles. REQUIRED: Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full prescriptive authority to be considered for this position. We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients' every health need. We call on physicians in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today. This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position. Requirements for Physician Assistants u2022 Master's degree in physician assistant studies u2022 Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado. u2022 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 u2022 Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice. u2022 Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. u2022 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. u2022 Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges. u2022 Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process. u2022 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Requirements for Nurse Practitioners u2022 Master's degree in nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program u2022 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. u2022 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 u2022 Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges u2022 Full prescriptive authority u2022 Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice. u2022 Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. u2022 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. u2022 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Exceptional Benefits u2022 This position offers a competitive compensation package: u2022 The pay range for this full-time position is $145,512 - $190,766 annually. Pay is dependent upon relevant experience. If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered. u2022 Competitive relocation bonus provided for this opportunity, if eligible. u2022 Paid malpractice. u2022 Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance. u2022 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible. u2022 Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents. u2022 Wellness benefits. u2022 Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs. u2022 Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank. u2022 Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year. About UCHealth UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation. 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 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. The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions. 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

Created: 2026-02-12