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APP NP or PA for ED (full-time)

Family Health West·Fruita, Colorado

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The provider is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and planning healthcare for patients within the emergency department. This includes performing physical assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure continuous patient follow-up.

  • 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,

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physician Assistant license and a DEA/controlled substance license in the state of Colorado. A minimum of one year of job-related experience and required immunizations are also mandatory.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Care Coordination
  • Medical Coding
  • Prescribing Medication
  • Clinical Skills
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Physical Assessment
  • Emergency Care
  • Medical Diagnosis

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Fruita, Colorado
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Family Health West

We believe that the passion that went into laying our foundation should be paid forward with the same level of dedication so that the people will prosper in good health and grow strong.

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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