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. Wage $79.00 per hour Full-time (36-40 hours per week) 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,