Advanced Practice - Urgent Care job opening in: Vail, CO
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Urgent Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Vail, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/21/24
NP/PA Urgent Care opening in Colorado
- Located in Vail, CO
- Full-time, permanent position
Currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its healthcare team under the direction of Colorado Mountain Physicians. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in a state-of-the-art 56-bed hospital set in the beautiful Vail mountain area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient assessments, take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret lab tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses.
- Manage minor injuries and musculoskeletal issues and prescribe appropriate medications.
- Maintain detailed, accurate medical records to support billing and healthcare documentation.
- Perform non-patient facing duties such as handling patient messages, e-prescriptions, document review, and lab result management.
- Serve as a role model in alignment with Vail Healths Just Culture and organizational values.
Qualifications:
- **Experience**: At least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant in a related area is preferred.
- **Licensure**: Must meet licensure and certification requirements as specified in the employment contract, with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.
- **Computer Skills**: Competency in required computer skills within 90 days of employment, including online form access and benefits enrollment.
- **Language**: Proficient in English for reading, writing, and communication.
Benefits:
- **Compensation**: Competitive wages, along with family-friendly benefits such as parental leave, housing programs, and childcare reimbursement.
- **Healthcare**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- **Educational Assistance**: Tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, specialty certification reimbursement, and supplemental education funds.
- **Paid Time Off**: Up to five weeks in the first year, with incremental growth.
- **Retirement & Insurance**: 403(b) retirement plan with matching, life insurance, and both short and long-term disability coverage.
- **Recreation & Wellness**: $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement, recreation discounts, and pet insurance.