Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Virtual Urgent Care

$102,606 - $149,136/Yr

UCHealth - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Aurora, CO

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

UCHealth is seeking a PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic. This role is designed for healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality, personalized care to patients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, professionalism, compassion, and integrity, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. The position requires the candidate to have experience working with both pediatric and adult patients in an urgent care or emergency room setting, with a minimum of one year of experience required. Additionally, candidates must reside in Colorado and have reliable internet access for remote work, while also being within driving distance of a UCHealth Urgent Care Clinic. As part of UCHealth, you will be part of an innovative, nonprofit health system that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality medical care and an excellent patient experience. With a network that includes 33,000 employees and 14 acute-care hospitals, UCHealth is committed to pushing the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials. We are looking for individuals who are not only talented but also inspired to improve lives and make extraordinary possible. This position offers a competitive pay range of $49.33 - $71.70 per hour, depending on the applicant's relevant experience. At UCHealth, we believe in supporting our employees' growth and career development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) matching retirement plan, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and continuing education reimbursement. We also provide wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance. Furthermore, UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering assistance to employees navigating the process of student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, personalized care to patients in a virtual urgent care setting.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to ensure understanding of care plans and treatment options.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Stay current with medical knowledge and best practices in urgent care and telemedicine.

Requirements

• One year of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an advanced practice provider in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room.
• Must reside in Colorado.
• Reliable internet is required for remote work.
• Must be within driving distance of a UC Health Urgent Care Clinic.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: full prescriptive authority is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in telemedicine or virtual care settings.
• Bilingual skills to communicate with a diverse patient population.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Continuing education reimbursement ($3,500 per fiscal year)
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits for employees, including the opportunity for 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.