Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Emergency Department and Urgent Care

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley View Hospital is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join its Emergency Department and After-Hours Urgent Care team in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The Emergency Department has 13 treatment beds, sees approximately 16,000 visits annually, and is planning to expand. The After-Hours Urgent Care has an additional seven treatment beds. This full-time position provides clinical coverage across both departments, with day and evening shifts and rotating weekends and holidays. The Advanced Practice Provider is an integral member of a collaborative emergency medicine team. The provider independently evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and dispositions patients within established clinical privileges and hospital policies, with emergency physician consultation and support available. Patient presentations range from lower-acuity illnesses and injuries to complex medical and traumatic emergencies. The role includes procedural care, coordination with other clinicians and services, accurate documentation in Epic, and contributions to patient safety, quality improvement, education, patient throughput, and service-line development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Colorado NP/APRN or PA license, as applicable.
Current national certification appropriate to the professional role.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain it before independent prescribing responsibilities begin.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification, or ability to obtain it within an established onboarding period.
PALS certification, or ability to obtain it within an established onboarding period.
Ability to evaluate and manage acute medical and traumatic presentations.
Experience with emergency procedures and interpretation of common diagnostic studies.
Ability to independently manage an appropriate Emergency Department or urgent care patient assignment with physician consultation available.
Strong clinical decision-making, prioritization, and communication skills.
Ability and willingness to provide clinical coverage in both Emergency Medicine and After-Hours Urgent Care.
Sound clinical judgment, including appropriate recognition of clinical limitations.
Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based emergency medicine, patient-centered care, professionalism, accountability, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional development.
Ability to manage multiple patients and changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Emergency medicine experience is strongly preferred.
Two or more years of emergency medicine experience as an NP or PA.
Previous experience in a community, rural, or critical access emergency department.
ATLS training or equivalent trauma education.
Experience with orthopedic injuries, fracture management, wound repair, and other emergency procedures.
Experience with Epic electronic health records.
Experience precepting students or participating in clinical quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and disposition patients in the Emergency Department and After-Hours Urgent Care within clinical privileges and hospital policies.
Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and appropriate diagnostic evaluations.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other investigations.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute medical conditions, minor illnesses, injuries, and traumatic presentations.
Recognize and stabilize critically ill or injured patients, collaborating with emergency physicians and specialty services as appropriate.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, referrals, and discharge planning.
Provide patient education, follow-up instructions, and return precautions.
Adapt to changing patient volumes, acuity, and operational needs across both departments.
Perform authorized procedures consistent with training, demonstrated competency, and hospital privileges, including wound care, incision and drainage, fracture and dislocation management, splinting, burn and soft tissue injury management, foreign body removal, and local or regional anesthesia.
Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals; recognize when consultation, escalation, or transfer is needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and participate in interdisciplinary efforts to promote safe and efficient care.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in Epic.
Support evidence-based practice, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Contribute to patient throughput, timely disposition, and patient experience across both departments.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental education.
Assist with clinical orientation and precepting of APP students or new providers when appropriate.
Support department staffing needs and service-line development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience, competencies, and qualifications.
Eligible providers may receive an annual quality incentive bonus contingent on meeting established performance measures.
Generous continuing medical education allowance for professional development, conferences, certifications, and ongoing clinical education.
Medical coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Retirement plans with employer contributions.
Paid time off and applicable paid leave programs.
Tuition assistance.
Employee assistance program.
Additional wellness, recreation, and employee benefits.
Employer qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.