ED Observation Unit Advanced Practice Provider

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric seeks an Emergency Department Observation Unit Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to conduct comprehensive examinations and manage observation patients under established protocols. You will collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, and case management to optimize care and disposition decisions.

The role emphasizes protocol-driven treatment, coordinated care, and timely transitions from observation to discharge or admission, maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• PAC-Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or NP (AANPCB) or APN (DORA) or PA (State Medical Board) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience in hospitalist, emergency, observation or acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations on observation patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans within observation pathways.
• Monitor progress with serial assessments and reassessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and initiate evidence-based protocols.
• Coordinate discharge planning and disposition decisions.
• Identify escalation needs and collaborate with consultants.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

NCCPA - PA certification

AANPCB - NP certification

DORA - APN

State Medical Board - PA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Colorado Psychiatric seeks an Emergency Department Observation Unit Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to conduct comprehensive examinations and manage observation patients under established protocols. You will collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, and case management to optimize care and disposition decisions.

The role emphasizes protocol-driven treatment, coordinated care, and timely transitions from observation to discharge or admission, maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced