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Job OverviewColorado Comprehensive Spine Institute is seeking a .7FTE Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care, support and education to patients and their families through all aspects of their Spine Care process. The mid-level will participate as a key member of the Spine team to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. We are looking for someone who utilizes a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the patient/family’s care, serving as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher in the inpatient, operative, and outpatient settings.
This mid-level provider will split their time – 80% in the clinic, 20% in the hospital. 1-2 years of spine surgery/neurosurgical experience REQUIRED.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts rounding on patients and supports physicians with patients in clinic. Performs clinical examinations as necessary for outpatients/inpatients. This includes seeing new patients, consults and established patients.
- Ability to function as surgical assist for Spine Surgery procedures
- Orders and interprets test results.
- Functions as a resource person for individuals with questions regarding their diagnosis or treatment and coordinates the multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Writes orders, prescriptions and discharge summaries.
- Works in collaboration with other APPs and physicians using established and approved protocols as required by institutional policy.
- Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
- Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care.
ExperienceCandidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Experience working in orthopedic spine surgery, or neurosurgery, 1-2 years.
- Proficiency in critical care management is highly desirable.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- Certification by N.C.C.P.A.
- Active physician assistant license by the state of Colorado
- ACLS/BLS
We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and are eager to contribute to our dynamic healthcare team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $112,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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