PA - Colorado Joint Replacement at Porter

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 - External

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