PA Urgent Care Aurora CO

Job Title: PA Urgent Care Aurora CO
Job ID: 7133719721
Employer: University of Colorado Hospital
Location: Aurora, CO
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Urgent Care
New Grads OK? No
Description

We are looking for a top-notch Physician Assistant that provides high-quality, personalized care. Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an advanced practice provider. Experience working in an Urgent Care or Emergency Department is highly preferred. We are looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced and flexible team environment.

At UCHealth, we do things differently

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 Urgent Care Job Description

Evaluate and treat patients as directed by clinical protocols. Function as a member of the healthcare team and collaborate closely with the Urgent Care physicians, nurses and other providers.

Job Duties

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

· Orders performs and interprets diagnostic studies

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

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

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

Requirements

· Completion of a nationally accredited educational program for Physician Assistants

· 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

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

· BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications: Urgent Care Experience

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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