APP NP or PA for ED (full-time)

REQUIRED SCREENINGS \* Drug Screen \* Physical Therapy Screen \* Tuberculosis Screen \* Background Check RESPONSIBILITIES \* Delineates medical history on patients. \* Performs comprehensive physical assessment on patient as expected for presenting symptoms as well as medical specialty. \* Utilizes information from multiple sources for assessment including referring physician information, medical records, and other health care associates. \* Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of the emergency department as appropriate for specialists; refer clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required. \* Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty. \* Collaborates with medical staff to determine plan of care for patient. \* Orders diagnostic tests, medications and treatment in accordance with the plan of care for the patient. \*Provides continuous follow-up with patient while in the emergency room to evaluate response to the plan of care. \* Provides legible and timely documentation for care coordination and communication and is compliant with requirements for coding and reimbursement. \* Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient's age/developmental stage. \* Provides work direction to the medical support staff of the department and may assist in the orientation and training of other medical staff. \* Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures. \* Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing, and using information as relevant to position. \* Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, and other medical information. \* Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze, and present data as appropriate to position. \* Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures. \* Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed. \* Understands and exhibits the ability to transfer patients when necessary in a timely manner. \* All other job related duties as assigned. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Confers appropriately to supervising physicians CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS Requires confidentiality regarding patient records. QUALIFICATIONS \* Must have a current physician assistant license through the state of Colorado in good standing. \* Must have a current DEA/state of Colorado controlled substance license in good standing. \* Must have minimum one year job-related experience. \* Possess excellent clinical skills and be committed to excellence in patient care. **Immunizations required for employment** **Benefits** FHW offers a full benefits package including: FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: Employee Assistance Program 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK Medical Plan Options: I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options. Dental Vision Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option. Critical Illness and Accident Plans Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,