Physician Assistant - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth

2 months ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado$17,500 per monthFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

No call. 12-hour nights. $137K-$179K. Full benefits. Loan repayment. Relocation bonus. Work-life balance. Join UCHealth. Seriously.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No call requirements Physician-led organization Work-life balance emphasized

Key Responsibilities

Eligible to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
We also offer employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month
Eligible to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid

Requirements

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Benefits & Compensation

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.
This position offers a competitive compensation package:
The pay range for this full-time position is $136,822 - $179,379 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
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.

Work Schedule

Full-time position that supports a work-life balance.
The schedule is 12-hour overnight shifts (6P-6A).
No call required.
Full-time position that supports a work-life balance
The schedule is 12-hour overnight shifts (6P-6A)

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist - Colorado Springs, CO position at UCHealth includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at UCHealth is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

UCHealth lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $137k to $179k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($137k–$179k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Malpractice coverage, Paid CME ($3,500) and 5 days, Relocation assistance ($10,000), 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, Short-term and long-term disability, Loan repayment assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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