Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

Wrayhospital; Wray (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer 401(k) matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Wray Community Hospital District is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to perform direct patient care in the Emergency Department under a designated Emergency Department Physician. The provider may handle additional duties under contract, policies, and hospital procedures.

The role requires active Colorado PA/NP licensure, NCCPA certification, and relevant ED experience. On-call coverage at least eight days per month, including one weekend, is required, with back-up physician

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences from an accredited program.
• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• NCCPA Certification.
• Colorado license as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• DEA registration if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality care in the Emergency Department under supervision.
• Perform and document physical examinations across all ages.
• Adhere to high standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism.
• Recognize potential abuse/neglect and report per policy.
• Refer patients to psychiatry, physical therapy, or social services as appropriate.
• Participate in a physician-led, provider-based health care delivery system.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences

Graduate of an accredited PA or NP Program

NCCPA Certified

Colorado licensure as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner

Job description

Job Description

Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Department under a collaborative agreement with a designated Emergency Department Physician. Provider may also be directed by the supervising physician to perform other duties in accordance with contractual agreements, and policies, procedures, and protocols established by Hospital's Board of Directors.

Essential Duties include but not limited to

• Deliver safe, high-quality care to all patients.
• Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population, urgent and non-urgent in the Emergency Department.
• Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Recognizes abuse/neglect potential in both young and older population as well as domestic violence. Reports per facility policy when identifies as a risk.
• Refers patient to other healthcare professionals as appropriate, i.e., psychiatry, physical therapy, Social Service.
• Participate in a Physician-lead provider-based health care delivery system which supports continuous improvement in patient care.
• Provide hospital and emergency room call coverage (with a physician on back-up call) no less than eight (8) days per month, including one weekend per month. Provide as needed assistance with urgent care visits during normal business hours of the clinic.
• Promptly report to the Hospital risk manager, on the appropriate forms, the details of any occurrence that might lead to a claim against the Hospital arising out of care provided by Provider.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.
• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP Program.
• NCCPA Certified.
• Licensed in the State of Colorado as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in emergency medicine and/or graduate of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency.
• Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS certifications.

Employee Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance options
• Fully Paid Health Savings Account for “Employee Only” Coverage
• $1,700.00 annual employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 3.5% employer matched retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Daycare and Health Savings options
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid “Other Illness” Time Off
• Service incentive awards currently valued at $320 per year of service
• Incentivized Wellness and Wellbeing Program
• Voluntary Group Benefits (life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, long term disability, MASA)
• Discounted Membership to the WRAC (Wray Rehabilitation and Activities Center)

Wray Community Hospital District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to basis of age, race, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), color, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.