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Boulder Community Health
Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$121,041 / year median in Colorado
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider
- Boulder Neuro & Spine Associates Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $55.10
- $82.65 an hour
- Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week Boulder Community Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for Boulder Neuro & Spine Associates who is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision, including conducting exams and writing prescriptions.
- and post-operative care, admission and discharge processes, post-hospital follow up and documentation ina compliance with joint commission requirements.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Education assistance program
- Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications
- Graduation from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program as required by licensure.
- Active Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License.
- Credentialed by the Boulder Community Hospital Medical Staff Office.
- BLS and ACLS certification required within 3 months of start date.
- PALS and ATLS certification required within 6 months of start date
- One year of trauma, surgical critical care, or general surgery experience is required, with 3 or more years preferred
- Prior surgical experience required Responsibilities
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Performs complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs.
- Assists in transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings.
- Completes billing for hospital and clinic visits in a timely manner.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes. Issue diagnostic orders and transcribes orders.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat all ages served.