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.
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,