Neurosurgery PA/NP — Four-Day Week, OR First Assist

UCHealth; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

CME up to $3,500

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

PTO / Colorado FAMLI leave

Job summary

UCHealth in Loveland, CO seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a Neurosurgery role. The position blends clinic care, inpatient rounding, and OR first assist, with a four-day week and rotating weekends totaling 40 hours.

The team includes six neurosurgeons and thirteen advanced practice providers; EPIC EMR is used system-wide. Requires two years Neurosurgery experience, PA-C or NP credentials, and licensure in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA role.
• PA-C certification required for hire.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with privileges.
• BLS certification required (AHA/Red Cross).
• Master's degree in Nursing for NP track.
• ANCC/AANPCB NP certification required.
• Unrestricted NP license or multi-state compact.

Responsibilities

• Work across clinic care, inpatient rounding, and OR first assist.
• Four-day work week with rotating weekends (40 hours).
• Part of Neurosurgery team with six neurosurgeons and 13 APPs.
• EPIC EMR is used system-wide.

Skills

Good communicator

Team player

Autonomous

Adaptable

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C)

Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications

Unrestricted medical staff membership with privileges

BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

UCHealth in Loveland, CO seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a Neurosurgery role. The position blends clinic care, inpatient rounding, and OR first assist, with a four-day week and rotating weekends totaling 40 hours.

The team includes six neurosurgeons and thirteen advanced practice providers; EPIC EMR is used system-wide. Requires two years Neurosurgery experience, PA-C or NP credentials, and licensure in Colorado.