Family Practice Physician Assistant (PA)
Vail Health Hospital•Avon, CO
About The Position
The Physician Assistant will provide patient care, assessment, consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and education to patients of the assigned clinic and/or hospital department.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a related area preferred
- Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or a predecessor/successor agency acceptable to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.
- Valid state of Colorado License as a PA, required
- Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances, required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required
Responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with relevant Vail Health and State of Colorado Bylaws; Rules and Regulations; and Policies and Procedures.
- Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
- Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
- Exercises competency in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education/counseling to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction and patient safety.
- Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Helalth departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
- Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
- Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Family Benefits
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
