Thoracic Surgery NP: ICU Expert, Patient-Centered Care

CareerBank; Loveland, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Paid malpractice

CME up to $3,500

PTO and time off including Colorado F2

Education benefits (tuition) up to 100

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Thoracic Surgery program in Colorado. The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and a patient-first mindset, with autonomous, evidence-based care in a high-acuity setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing, have active PA/NP licensure in Colorado, NCCPA/ANCC certifications, and DEA permitting. UCHealth offers robust benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and Colorado PA license.
• NCCPA certification (PA-C) required and maintained.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligible to provide services with Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as privileges allow.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Hard-working

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

PA-C Certification

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Thoracic Surgery program in Colorado. The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and a patient-first mindset, with autonomous, evidence-based care in a high-acuity setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing, have active PA/NP licensure in Colorado, NCCPA/ANCC certifications, and DEA permitting. UCHealth offers robust benefits and professional development opportunities.