Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery

University of Colorado Health

Pueblo, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$150,765 Per Year
SKILLS
Acute Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Department of Health and Human Services, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Insurance, License Agreements, Medicaid, Medicare, Medications, Medicine, Nonprofit, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Prescription Drugs, Requirements Validation/Verification, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Pueblo, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery in Pueblo, Colorado, United States

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Pueblo, CO

Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: 357280

Date Posted: February 16, 2026

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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 Parkview Medical Group and the Orthopedics team in Pueblo, CO, are ready to welcome a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time, and focused on excellent patient care.

At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

Position Details

  • 7 days on, 7 days off work schedule
  • 700 am - 700 pm
  • 80 inpatient and 20 outpatient
  • EPIC EMR utilized system-wide

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 2000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients every health need. We call on physicians in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth.

Apply today.

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

The position posting date is February 16, 2026. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Requirements for Physician Assistants

  • Bachelor or Masters 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 (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

  • Masters 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 (AANP)
  • 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
  • Full prescriptive authority
  • 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 (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Exceptional Benefits

  • This position offers a competitive compensation package
  • The pay range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $150,765 annually
  • If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered
  • Competitive relocation bonus provided for this opportunity if eligible
  • Paid malpractice
  • Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
  • 403(b) with employer matching contribution (457(b) voluntary option if eligible)
  • Exceptional health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, and coverage for eligible dependents
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits, such as flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care health savings accounts (HDHSA) medical plan only
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee discount programs
  • Time away from work paid time off (PTO) paid family and medical leave, inclusive of Colorado FAMLI leaves of absence
  • Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
  • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100 tuition books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

About UCHealth

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.

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive, and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize like us that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity, so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we will do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, or veteran status.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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