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The physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) is alicensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skillsthrough the successful completion of a graduate level physician assistant ornurse practitioner program. The PA/NP is responsible for the assessment andmanagement of various populations of surgical patients, including diagnosticand therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care andongoing evaluation. The PA/NP will perform in accordance with all stateand federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited tothe UCHealth Scope of Practice, prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinicalprivileges, and UCHealth policy.

PREFERRED: 3-5 years of Cardiothoracic surgical experience
REQUIRED: OR experience with endoscopic veinharvesting with the Maquet-Getinge system and first assisting.

The pay range for this position is$125,000-$150,000 starting. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevantexperience.

Work and Call Schedule
* Monday through Friday with rotating OR coverage
* Rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor and clinic patients; dividedamongst the PA/NP's
* 2 full day clinics with patients seen on the other days as needed
* 1:4-5 weekday call; 1:4-5 weekend call
* The in house NP manages in house call from 8:30pm-6:30am.
* Collegial working environment with the Intensivist in the CVICU

Skills
* Skills and integrity to work in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinicalsetting with changing organizational climate
* Self-directed and able to demonstrate initiative in addressing theresponsibilities of the position
* Ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolutionskills
* Energetic and quality driven with a proven ability to be a productivemember of a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care
* Proficient with EMR (EPIC) as needed to independently perform dailytasks
* Maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under thesupervision and guidance of a licensed physician
* Flexible, willing to be a team player, collaborative, a positivecultural fit.

Responsibilities
* Provides direct care, counseling, history andphysical examinations, and teaching to the adult cardiac surgical patientpopulation in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural setting
* Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostictests
* Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomesof diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
* Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizationaland regulatory policies and procedures
* Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation
* Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
* PA/NP will first assist in the operating room and perform endovascularvein harvesting
* Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals asappropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
* Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in anindependent role
* Completes continuing medical education as per state regulations andnational registry requirements to maintain and enhance skills and clinicalcompetence
* Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Requirements for Physician Assistants
* Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
* Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Stateof Colorado.
* Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commissionfor Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and mustbe maintained throughout employment
* Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribeall medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
* Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain providerstatus with Medicare and Medicaid.
* Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from eitherthe Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or theGeneral Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from FederalPrograms.
* Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practiceprivileges.
* Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff serviceprivileging process.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications issued by theAmerican Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners
* Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accreditedNurse Practitioner program
* Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American NursesCredentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses(AACN), or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy ofNurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and mustbe maintained throughout employment.
* Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board ofNursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-stateNurse Licensure Compact agreement
* Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practiceprivileges
* Fill prescriptive authority
* Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribeall medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
* Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain providerstatus with Medicare and Medicaid.
* Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from eitherthe Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or theGeneral Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from FederalPrograms.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications issued by theAmerican Heart Association or the American Red Cross

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

Exceptional Benefits
We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Ourcompetitive compensation package includes:
* A 403(b) matching account, and a 457(b) deferred compensation savings plan
* Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disabilitycoverage
* Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits
* Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance for full andpart-time positions. $3,500 and 5 days prorated based on start date.

Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service LoanForgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating thePSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness throughSavi.

Location
UCHealth Memorial Central is a 413-bed facility equipped with the latestdiagnostic technology and a team devoted to providing a broad range of primaryand specialty service lines. Memorial has a dedicated heart program and hasreceived certifications as a chest pain center, heart care center and for TAVR.Memorial is also a certified stroke center. Memorial is also a Level I TraumaCenter.

About UCHealth
UCHealth Medical Group is a physician-led organization, with a dedicatedfocus on access, performance, innovation, and experience, providing unmatchedpatient care in the Rocky Mountain Front Range. With more than eight hospitalsand 100 clinic locations, UCHealth pushes the boundaries of medicine,providing advanced treatments and clinical trials and improving health throughinnovation.

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