EM Physician Assistant

Emergency Physicians of the Rockies; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CME allowance

Paid time off

CME leave

Colorado FAMLI paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Physicians of the Rockies is seeking Emergency Department Physician Assistants with 1-2 years of dedicated ED experience to join our expanding practice full-time or part-time. Our group staffs 6 EDs in Northern Colorado with varying acuity from Level I to III trauma centers and freestanding EDs.

Physician Assistants work 8-hour shifts alongside board certified emergency medicine physicians in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• DEA licensure required.
• Emergency department experience (1-2 years) strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and equipment preferred.
• Strong interest in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage ED patients from presentation to disposition.
• History taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans.
• Monitor response and effectiveness of interventions; make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and communicate with ED physicians, staff, patients and families.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Emergency Physicians of the Rockies (EPR) is seeking Emergency Department Physician Assistants with 1-2 years of dedicated ED experience to join our expanding practice full-time or part-time.

Join our stable, physician owned practice staffing 6 Emergency Departments in Northern Colorado.The locations offer diverse acuity from Level I to III trauma centers and freestanding emergency departments, allowing for varying patient care opportunities.

EPR values our APP team members for their contributions and we strive for a balanced lifestyle. Our goal is to bring a new level of excellence to the care of our patients. Learn more about EPR here: https://www.eprockies.com/

Physician Assistants work 8 hour shifts alongside board certified emergency medicine physicians in a collaborative atmosphere. EPR Physician Assistants are responsible for the spectrum of evaluation and management of emergency department patients.Duties include history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic studies, ordering medications, developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring response and effectiveness of interventions, and making appropriate referrals as needed. PAs perform therapeutic procedures and are responsible for appropriate and effective communication with ED physicians, emergency department staff, ancillary staff, consulting physicians, patients, and their family members.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• DEA licensure required
• Emergency department experience (1-2 years) strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and equipment preferred
• Strong interest in Emergency Medicine

Advantages of practicing with EPR full-time include:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, voluntary life, disability, paid time off, CME allowance and CME leave. EPR also participates in the Colorado FAMLI program which provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.