Job Description

**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: **$152,137 - $165,680 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 **Description - External** 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:** 25046090 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.

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