Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma, Acute, Critical Care Surgery

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Acute Critical Care Surgery in Loveland, Colorado, United States

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Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Acute Critical Care Surgery Location: Loveland, CO Category: Advanced Practice Providers Job Type: Full Time Job ID: 317429 Date Posted: February 24, 2026

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 Medical Group and the UCHealth Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team located in Loveland, CO, are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team.

Position Details:

Our 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.

Requirements:

• Two years of trauma surgery experience or the completion of a surgical APP fellowship program is preferred.
• The position is located at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.
• The schedule is day shifts, including weekends.
• Epic EMR is utilized system-wide.
• Starting and relocation bonus offered up to $35,000.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Starting and relocation bonus
• Pay range: $124,384 - $163,072 annually
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Paid malpractice
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution
• 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Requirements for Physician Assistants:

• 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)
• 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
• 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:

• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required
• Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
• Masters degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
• 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
• 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 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

About UCHealth:

UCHealth is an innovative nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. We include 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.

Why Join UCHealth?

We are looking for individuals who recognize 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 Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) Support:

The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development, which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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