Surgery - General Physician Assistant

• Role: Trauma & Acute Care Surgery APP (NP or PA) Nocturnist


• Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (overnight coverage)
  


• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire ONLY
  


• Facility: Level II Trauma Center


• EMR: Epic

• Provide comprehensive overnight Trauma and Acute Care Surgery coverage
  


• Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans


• Manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients across inpatient settings


• Assist trauma surgeons with procedures and ongoing patient management


• Practice autonomously while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams


• Document all patient care using Epic EMR
  


• Comply with medical staff bylaws, privileging standards, and clinical protocols


• Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and performance


• Participate in mentorship, leadership development, and continuing education programs
  

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice program with one of the following:
  
  
  • Nurse Practitioner: Master s degree in Nursing
  
  
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program
  
  
  
  


• Board Certification:
  
  
  
  • NP: ANCC or AANPCB
    
  
  
  • PA: NCCPA
    
  
  
  
  


• Unrestricted Colorado license (NP or PA, as applicable)
  
  Assistance with obtaining a Colorado license is available for qualified candidates
  


• Eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment
  


• BLS certification (no exemptions)


• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
  


• Eligible to complete full credentialing prior to start

• Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experience
  
  
  OR
  


• Completion of a surgical fellowship (highly preferred)


• Fresh graduates will not be considered
  

• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
  


• Visa sponsorship not available (No J-1 or H-1B)

• Base Salary: $136,822 $179,379 (based on experience)


• Quality Value Incentive Plan: Up to $10,000 annually
  


• Relocation Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible candidates)


• Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered


• CME: Up to $3,500 annually + 5 CME days
  


• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match + optional 457(b)


• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life


• Disability Coverage:
  
  
  
  • Employer-paid short-term disability (up to 66.67% of base pay)
  
  
  • Employer-provided long-term disability with optional buy-up
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off: Begins at start of employment


• Paid Family & Medical Leave: Includes Colorado FAMLI


• Education Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Select degree programs covered 100%
    
  
  
  • Up to $5,250/year for approved programs
  
  
  
  


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible


• Additional voluntary benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discount programs

• NP or PA program graduation verification


• Board certification (ANCC/AANPCB or NCCPA)


• Colorado APP license or documented plan/timeline for licensure
  


• DEA and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility


• BLS certification (must be noted)


• Trauma surgery experience (2 years) or surgical fellowship


• Clean malpractice/license history (preferred)


• No HHS/OIG or GSA exclusions


• Permanent Placement Fee: $18,000 (must be noted)


• Confirmation that candidate has NOT applied directly to this position

• NP: ANCC or AANPCB


• PA: NCCPA


• BLS
  


• DEA
  

• Colorado (licensing assistance available for qualified candidates)