Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, our practices serve Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, and Northern New Mexico. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery that offers many outdoor interests, including skiing, hiking, cycling, rafting, and hunting.

As a mid-level provider (PA or NP) at one of our practices, you will be supported and further educated by our highly experienced physicians. You will gain experience in the treatment of a wide range of symptoms and medical diagnoses. Our "Commitment to Coworkers" policy offers you peace of mind in a team-friendly environment. You can look forward to a schedule which provides a work-life balance and a successful future together. Please visit our website at coloradosurgeons.com.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits to include:

401(K) retirement contribution plan
Medical, vision and dental health plans
Health Savings Account plan
Aflac
Appleton Clinics
Paid time off accrual for vacation and sick leave
Professional development assistance
In-house training opportunities

General Surgeons of Western Colorado (GSWC) specializes in all aspects of General Surgery including colon, rectal, endocrine, surgical oncology, trauma and advanced laparoscopic surgeries. We are the largest center for minimally invasive surgery in Western Colorado, and we are now Western Colorado's first center to offer Mammosite treatment for early breast cancer.

Job Duties:

Employee will provide support to physicians in general surgery. As a General Surgeons of Western Colorado Advanced Practice Provider (APP), the employee will be assigned to a rotating schedule including day, weekend, and night shifts, occasional consults from the physicians, and assisting in surgery.

General Duties:

Perform complete evaluations on patients. Perform complete pre-operative H & P’s on surgical patients, identifying and alerting the surgeon to any disqualifying conditions that present. Order and interpret appropriate lab, x-ray, and special studies. Establish a working diagnosis based upon acquired data and develop a treatment/surgical plan. Provide appropriate follow-up care. Exercise judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising physician. Evaluate, screen and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources where appropriate.

Hospital Duties:

Perform surgical assist duties as scheduled for employer physicians. Possibly conduct hospital rounds and consultations on a daily basis of all ward and ICU patients, as needed. Evaluate care and order appropriate labs, special studies, IVs, diet and therapeutic interventions, as appropriate.

Office Duties:

See new and follow-up patients and provide intervention that is problem-oriented for his/her condition. Refer patients, when appropriate, to the supervising surgeon and assist in care, treatment, and follow-up as needed. Perform and/or assist in office procedures. Order and interpret lab, x-ray, special studies, and clinical procedures and provide appropriate care and follow-up. Provide phone consultation for patient complaints and prescription refills. Monitor schedule to ensure maximum patient care and satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Medical-Surgical
Surgery

Ability to commute/relocate:

Grand Junction, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
PA-C (Preferred)
Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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