Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma Medicine

Job Description

:When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible." You'll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel.

About this role:

As an Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate care and excellent patient experience. In this role you will work alongside a well-established group of orthopedic surgeons and APPs managing patients in the clinic, the hospital, and as first assist in the OR

• This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, up to $7,500 in relocation assistance if applicable

• You will practice at Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital and Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado

• You’ll work a mix of days, and nighttime shifts (168 annual shift requirement, approx. 14 shifts per month)

How we'll support you:

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

What you’ll bring:

• PA or NP degree from a fully accredited program

• Must have full prescriptive authority and be able to see Pediatric cases

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a PA or NP, including surgical assist experience – preferred

• Experience in orthopedics is preferred but not required

• Active, unobstructed Colorado license, or the ability to obtain one

• BLS certification and DEA

• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

About us:

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoingneedforemployeetoseeandreadinformation,labels,assesspatientneeds,operatemonitors,identifyequipmentandsupplies.

• Frequentinteractionswithpatientcareproviders,patients,andvisitorsthatrequireemployeetoverballycommunicateaswellashearandunderstandspokeninformation,alarms,needs,andissuesquicklyandaccurately,particularlyduringemergencysituations.

• Manualdexterityofhandsandfingerstomanipulatecomplexanddelicateequipmentwithprecisionandaccuracy.Thisincludesfrequentcomputeruseandtypingfordocumentingpatientcare,accessingneededinformation,medicationpreparation,etc.

• Expectedtoliftandutilizefullrangeofmovementtotransferpatients.Willalsobendtoretrieve,lift,andcarrysuppliesandequipment.Typicallyincludesitemsofvaryingweights,uptoandincludingheavyitems.

• Needtowalkandassistwithtransporting/ambulatingpatientsandobtaininganddistributingsuppliesandequipment.Thisincludespushing/pullinggurneysandportableequipment,includingheavyitems.Oftenrequiredtonavigatecrowdedandbusyrooms(fullofequipment,powercordsonthefloor,etc.).

• Maybeexpectedtostandinastationarypositionforanextendedperiod.

Location:

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ - $

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

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