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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Colorado College

UCHealth

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$111–155K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$111–155K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Colorado Physician Assistant LicensePA-C CertificationDEA PermitBLS CertificationNurse Practitioner CertificationState Nurse Practitioner License Or Compact PrivilegesMaster's degree

Job overview

UCHealth Medical Group seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its Primary Care team at the Colorado College Student Health Center. The role is a full-time opportunity in a supportive, patient-centered environment, with a focus on high-quality patient care and teamwork. The position offers an annual salary range of $110,576–$154,807, plus benefits and potential incentives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareTeamwork

Qualifications

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies or NursingAccredited Nurse Practitioner ProgramColorado Physician Assistant LicensePA-C CertificationDEA PermitMedicare and Medicaid Provider EligibilityNo Federal Program ExclusionsMedical Staff MembershipPrescriptive AuthorityBLS CertificationNurse Practitioner CertificationState Nurse Practitioner License or Compact Privileges

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

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 our collaborative Primary Care team at the Colorado College Student Health Center are excited to welcome a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to our growing practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, values teamwork, and is eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate provider interested in a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity within a supportive and patient-centered environment.

LOCATION:

  • UCHealth Primary Care - Colorado College Student Health Center

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 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients' every health need. We call on providers 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.

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Requirements for Physician Assistants

  • Master's 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's (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

  • Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required. Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment.

  • Master's 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 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

  • 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's (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 (1.0 FTE) position is $110,576 - $154,807 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. A productivity incentive may be offered for this position.

  • 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; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.

  • Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.

  • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program.

  • UCHealth provides employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of your base pay.

  • We also offer employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month. Additionally, you have the option to buy up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.7%.

  • Wellness benefits.

  • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and 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'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.

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.

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 individual's 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.

About Colorado Springs, ColoradoNestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,885 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$111–155K/yr
  • Colorado median$112–151K/yr152 salary ranges
  • US median$110–167K/yr2,794 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $133K, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Physician Assistant salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 295 open Physician Assistant jobs in Colorado and 7,885 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,120 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,815 of the 7,885 open Physician Assistant jobs (23%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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