Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant - Northern Colorado

About the role

Join our stable, physician-owned practice staffing 6 Emergency Departments in Northern Colorado. The locations offer diverse acuity from Level I to III trauma centers and freestanding emergency departments, allowing for varying patient care opportunities. EPR values our APP team members for their contributions and strives for a balanced lifestyle. Our goal is to bring a new level of excellence to the care of our patients.

Physician Assistants work 8-hour shifts alongside board-certified emergency medicine physicians in a collaborative atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Perform the spectrum of evaluation and management of emergency department patients, including history taking and physical examination.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Order medications and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor response and effectiveness of interventions.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Perform therapeutic procedures.
• Ensure appropriate and effective communication with ED physicians, emergency department staff, ancillary staff, consulting physicians, patients, and their family members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (required).
• DEA licensure (required).
• Emergency department experience (1-2 years strongly preferred).
• Current knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and equipment (preferred).
• Strong interest in Emergency Medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, voluntary life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• CME allowance and CME leave.
• Participation in the Colorado FAMLI program, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Fair, equalized scheduling with 8-hour shifts.
• Supportive, team-oriented environment.