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 an advanced practice provider (PA or NP) with us, 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/trauma 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 on the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) service with occasional elective general surgery and clinic coverage.
General Duties:
Perform complete evaluations on patients including consults and admission for acute care general surgery patients and multisystem trauma patients. Perform complete pre-operative H&P’s on surgical patients, identifying and alerting the surgeon to any disqualifying conditions that present. Daily rounding on inpatient trauma/general surgery patients. 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:
Conduct daily hospital rounds on TACS patients both in ICU and on the floor. Perform surgical first-assist duties for all patients on TACS service and occasional elective coverage. See consults and admissions for acute care general surgery and multisystem trauma patients. 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $148,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Junction, CO 81501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
