Physician AssistantValley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is looking to fill a Physician Assistant role at our La Junta, CO Clinic. The ideal candidate will be positive minded with a passion for serving those in the rural communities we serve.
The Physician Assistant, while working closely within a diverse patient populations, will build strong relationships within the community, delivering personalized medical care, in an integrated healthcare environment. The Physician Assistant will play a crucial role in providing primary healthcare services to those in underserved area, across the lifespan from pediatric to geriatric.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform physical examinations, records and documents physical findings within the EMR System (NextGen), reviews data along with health history to formulate a definitive diagnosis based on patient's condition.Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and healthcare needs.Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Review and evaluates treatments to determine success.Collaborate with integrated healthcare team to determine a comprehensive patient healthcare plan.Refers patient to other healthcare practitioners for consultations or specialized health resources for treatment as appropriate.Educate on treatment or healthcare needs to patient and patients' family.Assist in the oversight of support personnel with clinical guidance.Performs other duties assigned by employer from time to time that are commensurate with professional services, normally and customarily, performed by a physician.Site with Opening: La Junta Clinic La Junta, COHiring Organization: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.Salary Range: $106,000.00 - $150,000.00Benefits: No on-call with a typical Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule Sign-on bonus Relocation Allowance of up to $5,000 Annual CME Allowance of $2,500 (Prorated based on hire date) Discounted Tuition Rates, career development and CEU opportunities Paid Leave including Vacation (15 days accrued/year), Sick (12 days accrued/year), Holidays (8 days/year plus 2 floating) FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options are available)Requirements:Current unencumbered State of Colorado Medical Practitioner LicensureCurrent unrestricted DEA LicenseSuccessfully complete a background check and drug testingBilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required