Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General and Trauma Surgery

UCHealth; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 119,600 - 156,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

403(b) with employer matching

Paid malpractice insurance

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the General and Trauma Surgery team in Greeley, CO. The role requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree and relevant certifications, including a DEA permit. Benefits include a competitive salary, relocation bonus, generous PTO, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of trauma surgery experience or completion of a surgical APP fellowship program preferred.
• Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Unrestricted license to practice in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in general and trauma surgery.
• Balance multiple tasks effectively.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Trauma Surgery Experience

BLS Certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General and Trauma Surgery

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 General and Trauma Surgery team, located in Greeley, CO, are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full‑time, and focused on excellent patient care.

Position Details

• Good communicator, works well in a team environment as well as autonomously, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks.
• Two years of trauma surgery experience or completion of a surgical APP fellowship program is preferred.
• Schedule: four 10‑hour days, including some weekends.
• No call.
• Nurse Practitioners must have the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification.
• Epic EMR is utilized system‑wide.

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), required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable 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 condition of employment.
• Master’s degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), 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.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in 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 HHS/OIG or the 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

• Compensation: $119,600 – $156,790 annually, depending on experience.
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000.
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Continuing medical education (CME) up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage for employee and eligible dependents.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program assistance.
• Short‑term disability (STD) coverage up to 66.67% of base pay.
• Long‑term disability (LTD) coverage up to 50% of base pay; option to purchase additional coverage.
• Wellness benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA plan), identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts.
• Paid time off (PTO), family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; PTO available from day one.
• Education benefits: 100% tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees; up to $5,250 pre‑paid or tuition reimbursement for other programs.

UCHealth is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are 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 because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.