Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

Job Description

Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Department under a collaborative agreement with a designated Emergency Department Physician. Provider may also be directed by the supervising physician to perform other duties in accordance with contractual agreements, and policies, procedures, and protocols established by Hospital's Board of Directors.

• Deliver safe, high-quality care to all patients.
• Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population, urgent and non-urgent in the Emergency Department.
• Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Recognizes abuse/neglect potential in both young and older population as well as domestic violence. Reports per facility policy when identifies as a risk.
• Refers patient to other healthcare professionals as appropriate, i.e., psychiatry, physical therapy, Social Service.
• Participate in a Physician-lead provider-based health care delivery system which supports continuous improvement in patient care.
• Provide hospital and emergency room call coverage (with a physician on back-up call) no less than eight (8) days per month, including one weekend per month. Provide as needed assistance with urgent care visits during normal business hours of the clinic.
• Promptly report to the Hospital risk manager, on the appropriate forms, the details of any occurrence that might lead to a claim against the Hospital arising out of care provided by Provider.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.
• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP Program.
• NCCPA Certified.
• Licensed in the State of Colorado as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in emergency medicine and/or graduate of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency.
• Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS certifications.

• Multiple medical insurance options
• Fully Paid Health Savings Account for “Employee Only” Coverage
• $1,700.00 annual employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 3.5% employer matched retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Daycare and Health Savings options
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid “Other Illness” Time Off
• Service incentive awards currently valued at $320 per year of service
• Incentivized Wellness and Wellbeing Program
• Voluntary Group Benefits (life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, long term disability, MASA)
• Discounted Membership to the WRAC (Wray Rehabilitation and Activities Center)

Wray Community Hospital District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to basis of age, race, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), color, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.