Emergency Physician Assistant at Denver Health Medical Center

Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) is recruiting for a full time Physician Assistant to join our advanced practitioner team in the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department at DHMC sees more than 75,000 patients per year, serves as the host for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, and is an academic affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Health Sciences. NPs in our Emergency Department staff in our observation unit, fast track setting seeing ESI III-V patients, and our main ED, as well as a 16 bed observation unit. A level one trauma center, the adult ED encompasses 38 dedicated acute treatment spaces and a 16-bed ED observation unit. Staffing is provided by board-certified emergency physicians, advanced care providers, PGY 1- 4 residents, emergency medicine subspecialty fellows. As Colorado s primary safety net institution DHMC provides over 300 million dollars in uncompensated care every tear. A minimum of one year experience as an advanced care provider in an ED setting is required. Under the supervision of a physician, the PA performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. May perform administrative support functions as required. The ideal candidate will have a preferred two years of experience in an emergency medicine setting and required one year minimum. PAs work a mix of 12 and 8 hour shifts, which includes weekends and occasional night shifts. Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include: Robust benefits package including: health, dental, vision, 401a/457 matching (9.5%), 33 days of PTO per year (PTO/Holiday/CME), etc. CME allowance and time 600+ employed provider staff Competitive salary Collaborative academic environment Interested candidates should submit their CV online