Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Neurosurgery, Inpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Neurosurgery, Inpatient)

• Schedule: Rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday coverage; inpatient 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or overnight equivalent; OR 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

• Setting: 100% inpatient and operative responsibilities with no outpatient duties

• Team: Collaborative neurosurgery team with six full-time neurosurgeons and 13 APPs

• Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital North and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central (Colorado Springs, Colorado)

• Compensation: $119,600–$156,796 annually + QVIP up to $10,000; relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible)

Description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner needed for a 100% inpatient, operative neurosurgery position in Colorado Springs. Manage high-acuity neurosurgical patients across ICU, PCU, and floors, provide daily rounding and consult management, and first-assist in the operating room. Rotating shifts offer hands-on surgical experience with a high level of APP autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient management of neurosurgical patients across ICU, PCU, and floor

• Daily rounding and management of neurosurgical consults

• First assisting in the operating room

• Participate in procedures with high APP autonomy and no resident coverage

• Provide rotating day/night/weekend/holiday inpatient and OR coverage

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master’s degree in Nursing with graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (as applicable)

• Current PA-C certification (NCCPA) or NP certification (ANCC or AANPCB, as applicable)

• Unrestricted Colorado PA or NP license, or compact privileges under the Nurse Licensure Compact

• Prescriptive authority as required (including full/provisional for NPs; appropriate authority for PAs)

• Background in Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Acute Care

• RNFA certification for Nurse Practitioners within one year of hire

• Unrestricted DEA permit

• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges

• Eligible for reimbursable services and provider status with Medicare and Medicaid

• Not sanctioned/excluded from federal programs (no HHS/OIG or GSA exclusions)

• BLS certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• New graduates welcome; training and mentorship provided

Benefits

• Annual compensation: $119,600–$156,796 + Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) up to $10,000

• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible)

• Paid malpractice coverage

• CME allowance up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually

• 403(b) retirement with employer match; 457(b) voluntary option (if eligible)

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents

• PSLF eligibility and free program assistance

• Employer-paid short-term disability supplement up to 66.67% of base pay (with Colorado FAMLI)

• Employer-provided long-term disability equal to 50% of base pay up to $17,500/month (with options to increase coverage)

• Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits (FSA/HSA, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts)

• Paid time off and paid family/medical leave including Colorado FAMLI

• Education benefits (up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs; up to $5,250 annually through other qualifying programs)

• Professional development support for APPs through mentorship and leadership opportunities