Physician Assistant-Certified

Seeking a full time Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a multi provider, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado and our satellite office in Pueblo, Colorado. We prefer the candidate have experience in PM&R, however, new graduates will also be considered. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment.

Each employee plays a vital role by living our cultural values: being patient-centered, caring, compassionate and building trust with all patients. You will work collaboratively with our team of medical providers to provide high quality, patient centered care in an outpatient setting providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Candidate must have the ability to build a rapport with patients and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The scope of responsibilities for a PA in our practice, includes the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical and physical means. The PA will provide medical services within the scope of practice of the collaborating PM&R physician. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Obtain and evaluate patient medical histories, perform physical examinations, perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and order laboratory studies, radiographs and other special examinations.

• Analyze and interpret data, formulate problem lists, and establish plans for solution of clinical problems. • Counsel patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment and other therapeutic health maintenance matters. • Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records • Collaborate with medical assistants as needed to return phone calls from patients, handle prescription refills, review imaging, therapy treatment and laboratory reports for abnormalities.

• Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments. • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities. •Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care. • Accomplish narrative summaries and other documentation including all transcription utilizing a Dragon program in an electronic medical record format. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: Graduation from a physician assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education, Inc.

• National Certification: Maintains an active, current, valid, unrestricted NCCPA certification. • Licensure: Must possess and maintain an active, current, valid and unrestricted license from a US jurisdiction (fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) to practice independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.

• Preferred to have a minimum of 12 months in the last 24 months of documented current clinical independent experience and competency. • Must possess an Advanced Life Support Certification. •Must be able to safely execute the responsibilities of their specialty in providing health care. Has no medical condition including alcohol or drug abuse or mental condition that prevents or significantly reduces an individual’s ability to safely execute their approved scope of practice in providing health care.

SPECIAL SKILLS: • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers and be a United States citizen. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) PA-C (Preferred) Physician Assistant License (Preferred) Work Location: In person