Physician Assistant (PA) at Valley Ortho-Upper Extremity

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

19h•$109,366 - $164,050•Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant at Valley Ortho position will be dedicated support for upper extremity orthopedics (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand)! This is a team-based role working closely with orthopedic surgeons. Some clinical responsibilities include managing established patient visits for upper extremity conditions, providing pre-operative education and post-operative follow-up care, performing in-office procedures within scope, assisting in the operating room for upper extremity cases as scheduled, triaging and responding to clinical questions and patient messages, and coordinating care with therapy, imaging, and ancillary services. Click on the link to learn more about the Ortho Center: https://vvorthocare.org/ Schedule: This is a day shift position! Will be working in the Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Office in Willits, Silt office and off-site clinic in Eagle. Workflow & Operations Support clinic flow by transitioning appropriate visits from surgeons to APP care Deliver efficient, highâquality documentation in Epic Participate in care standardization and bestâpractice workflows Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure a strong patient experience

Requirements

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Current Colorado Physician Assistant (PA) license
Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Unrestricted DEA license
Current BLS and ACLS Certifications through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

First Assist Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

managing established patient visits for upper extremity conditions
providing pre-operative education and post-operative follow-up care
performing in-office procedures within scope
assisting in the operating room for upper extremity cases as scheduled
triaging and responding to clinical questions and patient messages
coordinating care with therapy, imaging, and ancillary services
Support clinic flow by transitioning appropriate visits from surgeons to APP care
Deliver efficient, highâquality documentation in Epic
Participate in care standardization and bestâpractice workflows
Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure a strong patient experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!