Physician Assistant - Canon City (54829)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Cañon City, CO

5d•$125,000 - $134,400•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re hiring full-time Physician Assistant to work at our HealthTrac location in Canon City. The Physician Assistant is a provider of the full scope of primary care services which fall under primary care of adult and pediatric populations, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance for this population. In addition, the Primary Care Physician Assistant is a member of the Health Solutions Medical Services Team. In that capacity, they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Team and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Center policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the State of Colorado.
Prescriptive Authority recognized by the Colorado Medical Board.
Active DEA registration (or the ability to obtain).
Current Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Must be insurable under company-provided malpractice coverage.
Computer proficiency.
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, and professionalism, maintaining appropriate boundaries and flexibility.
Demonstrated communication & educational skills to effectively educate patients and advance the knowledge of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a PA
DOT certification preferred (FMCSA/NRCME)
Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience in managed care environments
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including health assessments, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and management of acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood work, imaging, EKGs, urinalysis) to support accurate diagnoses.
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, therapies, and preventive interventions as appropriate.
Deliver preventive services such as wellness visits, vaccinations, screenings, and routine check-ups.
Engage patients in shared decision-making and self-management support; educate on disease prevention, healthy habits, and self-care strategies.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, and vaccinations.
Evaluate behavioral health assessments and refer to behavioral health professionals as needed.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and participate in acute care situations (e.g., urgent triage).
Participate in daily huddles, case conferences, and care planning meetings.
Coordinate referrals and care transitions across multiple providers and healthcare settings.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation supporting medical necessity, quality metrics, and compliant billing; collaborate with billing and quality teams as needed.
Deliver whole-person orientation, coordinated care, enhanced access, and continuous quality improvement.
Participate in quality initiatives and use data to drive performance on APM measures (e.g., patient engagement, preventive screenings, chronic disease outcomes).
Meet productivity, patient access, and panel management benchmarks aligned with organizational and payer requirements.
Adhere to confidentiality standards, medical ethics, and Colorado statutes related to collaborative practice and prescriptive authority.
Stay current with medical research and guidelines through continuing education and integration of evidence-based practices.
Advance the education of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care.