
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Colorado Springs, CO
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 the UCHealth Heart Clinic are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team in beautiful Colorado Springs. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to support both clinic and inpatient operations while caring for a broad spectrum of cardiac conditions. The ideal candidate will enjoy practicing autonomously in a collaborative environment with strong physician and APP support.
Practice at a Glance
- Annual compensation of $115,000 - $150,765 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
- Full-time position
- Highly collaborative team of 23 physicians and 15 APPs
- Role supporting both clinic and inpatient operations
- Opportunity to maintain or expand high-acuity practice
- Weekend call
- Care for a broad spectrum of cardiac conditions
- Established APP team with strong physician and APP collaboration
- Anticipated monthly outreach commitment to La Junta, CO
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), as applicable
- Nurse Practitioner certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), as applicable
- Unrestricted Colorado PA or Nurse Practitioner license, as applicable
- Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioners
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
- Eligible to provide services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
- Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from HHS/OIG or GSA
- 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 $115,000 - $150,765 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
- Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
- Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, 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 and 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
- Medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverage, including coverage for eligible dependents
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) assistance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Wellness benefits
- Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance and employee discount programs
- Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI, and leaves of absence
- Education benefits, including opportunities for UCHealth-supported tuition, books and fees
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
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