POSITION TITLE: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT: After Hours Clinic

REPORTS TO: Specialty Clinic Director

SALARY INFORMATION :

$56.00 - $60.66 Dependent on Experience

BASIC FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, and provides emergent, urgent and acute primary care in the After Hours Clinic for Grand River Hospital District. Our After Hours Care is a high-quality alternative to the Emergency Department for treating non-threatening illnesses and injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of examinations under the supervision of a physician.
• Works in collaboration with Physicians to assess the physical needs of patients admitted to the After Hours Clinic.
• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to Physicians and other departments.
• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• In addition to clinical duties, participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives, and improvement projects.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Physician Assistant:

• Requires graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Active Colorado Physician Assistant licensure required.
• National Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA preferred.
• Master’s Degree in area of specialty preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire, ACLS preferred and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

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.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire, ACLS preferred and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits include: FLEX, identity theft protection and pet insurance.