PA Orthopedics Colorado Springs CO

Job Title: PA Orthopedics Colorado Springs CO
Job ID: 8795612092
Employer: University of Colorado Hospital
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Other
New Grads OK? No
Description

This position will require flexibility to work in the OR and outpatient clinic.

PA will be paired with one surgeon and will be expected to cover clinic and trauma call, including weekends.

Preferred: Orthopedics, sports medicine experience

Required: OR first assist experience
*** New Graduates will not be considered. Experience is required. ***

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We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Physician Assistant Specialty Care

Under the supervision of a physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to patients in specialty care services.

Job Duties

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.

Requirements:

Completion of a nationally accredited educational program for Physician Assistants.

Board Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

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