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Description - External

Description - External

AdventHealth Colorado Joint Replacement is searching for a PA to join our hospital-based orthopedic team. This

individual will provide post-operative care and general medicine management as well as manage our adult

orthopedic population. The position will be both clinical AND function as a surgical assist to the orthopedic surgeon.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES A ND REQUIREMENTS:

Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.

Performs initial and on-going assessments and discharge planning

Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or

laboratory procedures

Documents patient care findings within established standards utilizing CPOE

Coordinates care by collaborating with surgeons and others to obtain appropriate services

Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patients' condition to surgeons and multidisciplinary team

members.

Works collaboratively with Utilization Review and Care Management regarding patient's LOS and discharge

planning.

Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision. May be a member of

the Rapid Response team.

Reassesses patients regularly and revises interventions/plan of care as needed

Counsels' individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.

Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of

policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.

Recognizes, develops and implements professional and community education programs related to health care

as required.

May serve on various hospital committees and teams and serves as an internal resource for CMS, TJC and

appropriate quality process improvement initiatives.

Ensures that patient's medical record has appropriate documentation to meet all quality and patient

experience indicators.

Works with interdisciplinary teams to reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital.

BENEFITS:

$148,426 - $161,639 annual compensation

Committed and collaborative leadership team

Competitive salary and generous benefits package including:

CME allowance

Full health & retirement benefits

$10k in relocation assistance

Work with an experienced OR team and assist in surgical cases

High market volume with potential outreach opportunities

Qualifications

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

2-3 years of general orthopedic experience REQUIRED. NO NEW GRADS.

Master's degree and certification from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Current Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license

Current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding the delivery and billing of healthcare services

Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Physician Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Porter

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25026387

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.