Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part-time Neurology - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity incentive program

403(b) with employer match

Comprehensive health/vision/dental

PSLF qualification program

PTO and family leave benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCHealth Neurology Clinic in Colorado Springs seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a part-time (.6 FTE) role focused on patient care in neurology. You will cover clinics to ensure access and continuity of care, evaluating and managing general neurology patients within a collaborative team.

The position requires relevant PA/NP credentials, Colorado licensure, and prescriptive authority. EPIC EMR is used system-wide, and UCHealth offers a strong benefits package and professional

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• PA-C certification with NCCPA required for hire.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA lists.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic coverage to support continuity of care and patient access.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage general neurology patients.
• Bring a team-oriented mindset with commitment to compassionate care.
• Utilize EPIC EMR system-wide for patient records.

Skills

Team player

Patient care focused

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Description

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.

UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Neurology Clinic in Colorado Springs are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, interested in working part time (.6 FTE) and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

• Provide clinic coverage to support continuity of care and patient access.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage general neurology patients.
• Bring a team-oriented mindset with a commitment to compassionate care.
• EPIC EMR utilized system-wide.

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 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients’ every health need. We call on providers in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth.

Requirements for Physician Assistants

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician 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 employment
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• 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.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required. Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment.
• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• 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.
• 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
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Exceptional Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package:

• The pay range for this .6 FTE position is $69,000 - $90,459 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience. A productivity incentive may be offered for this position.
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000 (prorated based on FTE).
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• UCHealth provides employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of your base pay.
• We also offer employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month. Additionally, you have the option to buy up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.7%.
• Wellness benefits.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible.

UCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

Posting Date 10/16/2026