
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 Orthopedic Trauma Department are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team located in beautiful Colorado Springs. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an APP with first assist experience who is comfortable with reductions and splinting and thrives in a fast-paced orthopedic trauma environment.
Practice at a Glance
- Annual compensation of $119,600 - $156,790 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
- Full-time position
- Rotational schedule including weekdays, weekends, overnights, days, and combination shifts
- First assist experience required
- Experience with reductions and splinting required
- Nurse Practitioners must have RNFA certification
- Practice locations include Memorial Hospital Central, Printers Park Medical Plaza, and Memorial Hospital North
- EPIC EMR utilized system-wide
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
- RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioners
- Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioners
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Benefits Highlights
- Annual compensation of $119,600 - $156,790 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience. A 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
- 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
- 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, 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: 11/10/2026 - 12/10/2026
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