APP NP or PA for ED (full-time)

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) with 4% match

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Identity Protection

Travel protection

Job summary

Family Health West Employment Opportunities in Colorado is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver patient care in the emergency department. The role includes assessing patients, diagnosing and treating within the specialty, ordering tests, and coordinating care with physicians and staff.

Requires current Colorado PA license, DEA license, and at least one year of experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) with match, and

Qualifications

• Must have minimum one year job-related experience.
• Possess excellent clinical skills and be committed to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delineates medical history on patients.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessment on patient as expected for presenting symptoms as well as medical specialty.
• Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of the emergency department as appropriate for specialists; refer clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
• Collaborates with medical staff to determine plan of care for patient.
• Orders diagnostic tests, medications and treatment in accordance with the plan of care for the patient.
• Provides continuous follow-up with patient while in the emergency room to evaluate response to the plan of care.
• Provides legible and timely documentation for care coordination and communication and is compliant with requirements for coding and reimbursement.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient's age/developmental stage.
• Provides work direction to the medical support staff of the department and may assist in the orientation and training of other medical staff.
• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to transfer patients when necessary in a timely manner.
• All other job related duties as assigned.

Job description

REQUIRED SCREENINGS

• Drug Screen


• Physical Therapy Screen


• Tuberculosis Screen


• Background Check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delineates medical history on patients.


• Performs comprehensive physical assessment on patient as expected for presenting symptoms as well as medical specialty.


• Utilizes information from multiple sources for assessment including referring physician information, medical records, and other health care associates.


• Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of the emergency department as appropriate for specialists; refer clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.


• Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.


• Collaborates with medical staff to determine plan of care for patient.


• Orders diagnostic tests, medications and treatment in accordance with the plan of care for the patient.


• Provides continuous follow-up with patient while in the emergency room to evaluate response to the plan of care.


• Provides legible and timely documentation for care coordination and communication and is compliant with requirements for coding and reimbursement.


• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient\'s age/developmental stage.


• Provides work direction to the medical support staff of the department and may assist in the orientation and training of other medical staff.


• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.


• Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing, and using information as relevant to position.


• Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, and other medical information.


• Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze, and present data as appropriate to position.


• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.


• Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.


• Understands and exhibits the ability to transfer patients when necessary in a timely manner.


• All other job related duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers appropriately to supervising physicians

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS

• Requires confidentiality regarding patient records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a current physician assistant license through the state of Colorado in good standing.


• Must have a current DEA/state of Colorado controlled substance license in good standing.


• Must have minimum one year job-related experience.


• Possess excellent clinical skills and be committed to excellence in patient care.

Wage $79.00 per hour

Full-time (36-40 hours per week)

Immunizations required for employment

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:


• Employee Assistance Program


• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule


• FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK


• Medical Plan Options:


• I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible


• II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.


• III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance


• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.


• Critical Illness and Accident Plans


• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert - BLS

License - Phys Assist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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