What are the responsibilities and job description for the EM Physician Assistant position at Emergency Physicians of the Rockies?
Emergency Physicians of the Rockies (EPR) is seeking Emergency Department Physician Assistants with 1-2 years of dedicated ED experience to join our expanding practice full-time or part-time.
Join our stable, physician owned practice staffing 6 Emergency Departments in Northern Colorado. The locations offer diverse acuity from Level I to III trauma centers and freestanding emergency departments, allowing for varying patient care opportunities.
EPR values our APP team members for their contributions and we strive for a balanced lifestyle. Our goal is to bring a new level of excellence to the care of our patients. Learn more about EPR here: https://www.eprockies.com/
Physician Assistants work 8 hour shifts alongside board certified emergency medicine physicians in a collaborative atmosphere. EPR Physician Assistants are responsible for the spectrum of evaluation and management of emergency department patients. Duties include history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic studies, ordering medications, developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring response and effectiveness of interventions, and making appropriate referrals as needed. PAs perform therapeutic procedures and are responsible for appropriate and effective communication with ED physicians, emergency department staff, ancillary staff, consulting physicians, patients, and their family members.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
- DEA licensure required
- Emergency department experience (1-2 years) strongly preferred
- Current knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and equipment preferred
- Strong interest in Emergency Medicine
Advantages of practicing with EPR full-time include:
- Desirable Emergency Department locations
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, voluntary life, disability, paid time off, CME allowance and CME leave. EPR also participates in the Colorado FAMLI program which provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Malpractice Insurance
- Fair, equalized scheduling.
- 8 hour shifts
- Supportive, team oriented environment