Physician Assistant

About Axis Health System

We are the leading provider of integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) healthcare on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a provider in our clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more.

We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

The role of the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is to provide medical health services to patients of the clinic, according to established clinic protocols. Participate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive integrated health care services. Consult with staff as necessary regarding clinical interventions for achieving quality patient outcomes. Duties will be tied to the privilege granted to the practitioner by the medical staff.

Our ideal candidate for our Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position will have formal training in area of specialization, experience in area of practice is also desirable or required dependent on individual and sponsoring physician.

NP/PA (Registered Nurse State of Colorado and Certified Nurse Practitioner in State of Colorado, DEA licensure and Prescriptive Authority, ACLS Certification, National Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification when applicable).

• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization's confidentiality and security rules.

Salary: $109,990 - $131,997 annualized and considers preferred experience.

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company Paid Holidays
• All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment
• Ongoing training & educational opportunities for professional development
• Eligible to apply for loan repayment programs through state and federal programs; details available upon request.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The role requires walking, sitting, standing or kneeling, and occasional climbing or balancing. Ability to sit for long periods at a computer. Travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Expect a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Follow confidentiality and security rules.

• Perform history and physical exams, order/interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans including medications and other interventions.
• Work closely with physicians and clinic personnel; consult with physicians regarding referrals or higher-level evaluation.
• Operate standard office equipment; maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficient with EMR and related systems; organize and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.
• Current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured with insurable driving record.
• Follow universal precautions and report potential exposure to disease.
• Independent judgment and action; prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Familiar with co-morbid substance use/abuse disorders and ASAM levels of care; contribute to integrated health care model and clinic protocols.

Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening on hire, de-escalation training within 90 days, BLS PRO certification on hire.

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Axis Health System

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