Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma needed in Loveland, CO

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join a dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist, playing a key role in providing advanced overnight surgical and trauma care within a high-acuity medical center.



Shift & Schedule

Shift Type: Nights

Shift Description: 12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Weekend Requirements: Not stated

On Call Requirements: Not stated



Job Description

The Physician Assistant will:

Provide full-spectrum trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.

Manage trauma admissions, emergency general surgery, and inpatient care.

Perform evaluations, develop care plans, and interpret diagnostic tests.

Assist trauma surgeons with procedures, resuscitation, and operative support.

Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Maintain all documentation and clinical workflows in Epic EMR.

Practice autonomously and handle multiple complex tasks appropriately.

Support quality, safety, and performance metrics of the Trauma Surgery service.

Engage in professional development and potential leadership opportunities via UCHealth OAP.




Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary ranges from $136,822 to $179,379, based on experience

Eligible to earn up to $10,000 annually through the Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP)

Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible candidates

Fully paid malpractice coverage

CME benefits of up to $3,500 per year plus 5 CME days

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and optional 457(b) plan for additional savings

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability and employer-provided long-term disability with buy-up options

Voluntary benefits including FSA, HSA (with HDHP), identity protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

Paid time off starting at hire, paid family and medical leave including Colorado FAMLI, and additional leave programs

Education assistance with select degree programs fully funded and up to $5,250 per year for other approved programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility with free guidance provided




Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in PA Studies – [REQUIRED]

NCCPA Certified – [REQUIRED] *no exceptions

Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado – [REQUIRED]

Must be eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider status — [REQUIRED]

Clean malpractice/license history - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]

Must have no sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA — [REQUIRED]

Must hold BLS Certification – [REQUIRED]

Experience: 2 years of trauma surgery preferred OR completion of surgical fellowship - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]




Certification Requirements

BLS

NCCPA

State License Requirements

Colorado




Additional License Requirements

Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) from NCCPA

Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or American Red Cross

Unrestricted Physician Assistant license – State of Colorado

• Shift(s) Description: 12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• No Call
• Annual salary ranges from $136,822 to $179,379,