Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Colorado College

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Paid malpractice

CME up to $3,500

QVIP up to $10,000

PSLF assistance

Tuition benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

UCHealth Medical Group and the Colorado College Student Health Center seek a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team in Colorado Springs. This full-time 1.0 FTE position offers competitive annual compensation and benefits in a patient-centered environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree, valid licenses, and board certification. UCHealth supports APP development with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Unrestricted Colorado PA license or unrestricted NP license or compact privileges.
• PA-C or NP certification through NCCPA/ANCC/AANPCB, as applicable.
• Prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare/Medicaid services and provider status.
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA lists.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as per privileging process.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Join UCHealth Medical Group at the Colorado College Student Health Center in a full-time role.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a primary care setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain licensure, credentialing, and provider status with payers.

Skills

PA-C certification

Nurse Practitioner certification

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing

Tools

DEA permit

Job description

Description

At UCHealth, our mission is simple: to improve lives, and that starts with you. As a physician-led medical group with nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and advancing the future of healthcare.

UCHealth Medical Group and our collaborative Primary Care team at the UCHealth & Colorado College Student Health Center are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity is ideal for a provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, values teamwork, and is eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Practice at a Glance

• Annual compensation of $110,576 - $154,807 for this full-time (1.0 FTE) position, based on relevant experience
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity
• Primary Care practice at the Colorado College Student Health Center

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, as applicable
• Unrestricted Colorado PA license or unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges, as applicable
• PA-C certification through NCCPA or Nurse Practitioner certification through ANCC or AANPCB, as applicable
• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Unrestricted 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 HHS/OIG or GSA’s 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 American Red Cross

Benefits Highlights

• Annual compensation of $110,576 - $154,807 for this full-time (1.0 FTE) position, based on relevant experience
• Productivity incentive may be offered
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
• Paid malpractice
• CME of up to $3,500 and 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution and 457(b) voluntary option, if eligible
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) assistance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence
• Education benefits, including opportunities for UCHealth-paid tuition, books and fees for eligible programs

The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice supports APP professional development through mentorship, communication, leadership development and opportunities for committee and leadership involvement.

Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible. Connect with our Recruitment team to learn more.

UCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Posting Date: 11/4/2026 - 12/4/2026