Emergency Department Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Grand River Health Main Campus • Rifle, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide care across two settings. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will spend approximately 50% of their time in the Emergency Department and 50% of their time in the After Hours Clinic, providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical needs.

Requirements

• Active American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• Physician Assistant: Requires graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Colorado Physician Assistant licensure required.
• Nurse Practitioner: Requires active Colorado Licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty based on RN licensure and Colorado authority for advanced practice.

Nice To Haves

• ATLS certification is preferred but not required.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.
• National Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA preferred.
• Master’s Degree in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of examinations.
• Works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients seen in the Emergency Department
• Orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians and other departments.
• Collaborates with hospitalists and specialists regarding transfers and admissions when appropriate.
• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• Participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives and improvement projects.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Benefits

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
• Payroll deduct for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level