Physician Assistant

American Academy of Family Physicians; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (Q

Relocation bonus

Paid malpractice

CME up to $3,500

PTO and paid leave

403(b) with employer match

PSLF assistance

Wide health and welfare benefits

Job summary

UCHealth Medical Group invites a Physician Assistant to join our primary care team across multiple Colorado locations. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about full-time work and delivering excellent patient care.

Reqs include 2-3 years of Primary Care experience, PA-C certification, Colorado PA license, and DEA registration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and supportive professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Primary Care experience required.
• 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 NCCPA.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable with Medicare/Medicaid.
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA list.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as per medical staff service privileging process.
• BLS certification by AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services as part of the UCHealth Medical Group in Colorado.
• Work full-time within the Primary Care team.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning.

Skills

Primary Care experience

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job 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 Primary Care Departments are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years Primary Care experience required
• EPIC EMR is utilized system-wide.

Open Locations:

• Fort Collins, CO
• Loveland, CO
• Greeley, CO
• Craig, CO
• Windsor, CO
• Longmont, CO
• Denver, CO
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Pueblo, CO

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.

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

• 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.

Exceptional Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package:

• The pay range for this full-time position is $110,576 - $154,807 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.
• Competitive relocation bonus provided for this opportunity, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice.
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 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.

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.