Certified PA: 7-On/7-Off LTACH Care Leader

Altea Healthcare; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-On/7-Off Schedule

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Mentorship & Clinical Training

Career Advancement

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA) for a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) role in Colorado. The position offers a 7-on/7-off schedule and a strong compensation package, with a focus on high-quality inpatient care and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

As a PA in LTACH, you will perform exams, order tests, manage conditions, prescribe therapies, and educate patients while documenting thoroughly in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Current PA licensure or eligibility to obtain.
• DEA registration current or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• Interest in geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, or post-acute care.
• Experience in inpatient hospital settings is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and review medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs and imaging.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and facility staff.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Inpatient care

Communication skills

Education

PA certification

DEA registration

Tools

EMR

Job description

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA) for a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) role in Colorado. The position offers a 7-on/7-off schedule and a strong compensation package, with a focus on high-quality inpatient care and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

As a PA in LTACH, you will perform exams, order tests, manage conditions, prescribe therapies, and educate patients while documenting thoroughly in the EMR.