Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

University of Colorado Health; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Wellness benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

UCHealth Jan Bishop Cancer Center in Steamboat Springs is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the oncology team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will provide clinic coverage, evaluate and manage oncology patients, and collaborate with physicians and APP colleagues for team-based care.

Minimum requirements include a Master's degree (PA or NP path), Colorado licensure, PA-C or ANCC/AANPCB certification, DEA permit, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Master's degree in Nursing (for NP track)
• Unrestricted license to practice in Colorado (PA) or compact licensure (NP)
• PA-C or ANCC/AANPCB certification as applicable
• DEA permit to prescribe medications
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic coverage to support continuity of care and patient access.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage general oncology and hematology patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and APP colleagues in a team-based care model.

Skills

Oncology experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

MS in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Job URL

https://careers.uchealth.org/jobs/17149116-physician-assistant-or-nurse-practitioner-oncology

Location

Steamboat Springs

Category

Advanced Practice Providers

Job Type

PRN

Requisition ID

346679

Date Posted

02/04/2026

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 Jan Bishop Cancer Center in Steamboat 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 PRN 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 oncology and hematology patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and APP colleagues in a team-based care model.
• Have at least two years of clinical experience in oncology.
• Bring a team-oriented mindset with a commitment to compassionate care.
• EPIC EMR utilized system-wide.
• We are unable to support visa candidates 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 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.

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

Minimum Requirements

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.

Salary Range (USD)

$55.29-$72.48 per hour & 20% pay differential

Benefits

• The pay range for this PRN position is $55.29-$72.48 per hour + a 20% pay differential. Pay is dependent upon relevant experience. If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered.
• Paid malpractice.
• Wellness benefits and employee discount programs.
• Eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan.

Company Description

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.