APP NP or PA for ED (full-time)
Family Health West · fhw.org
Fruita
The job in short
Emergency department advanced practice provider.
ClinicalInsurance
Details
- Found
- 28 d ago · posted 2026-06-18
- Location as listed
- Fruita, CO, United States
- Role
- Nurse Practitioner
- Pay (as listed)
- $79 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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,
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