Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join the dynamic team at Southwest Health System, Inc. in beautiful Cortez, Colorado, as a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in our Wound Care department! You'll revel in a supportive, customer-focused environment where your skills will make a difference every day.

Experience the thrill of working onsite, directly impacting patient care within our tight-knit community. With a competitive salary ranging from $106,000 to $140,000 per year. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 403 (b), and Employee Assistance Program. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to blend excellence with a fun and flexible work culture where integrity and safety are paramount!

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare in Cortez!

Southwest Health System, Inc.: Our Story

SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

Day to Day as a Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

As a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider at Southwest Health System, Inc., you'll be at the forefront of direct patient care, working with a diverse population while fostering a tight-knit team atmosphere. Collaborating closely with physicians, you'll assess, diagnose, and treat patients with complex wounds, crafting individualized care plans that prioritize patient well-being. Your expertise will allow you to perform specialized treatments, including wound debridement and cleaning, while demonstrating strong leadership skills essential for delivering exceptional healthcare. You'll play a critical role in managing both outpatient care and emergency room consultations, ensuring seamless communication and follow-through on referrals.

With a focus on maintaining accurate documentation of wound assessments and patient progress, you'll contribute significantly to enhancing the quality of care within our relaxed yet professional culture.

Are You the Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant We're Looking For?

To thrive as a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider at Southwest Health System, Inc., you'll need a unique blend of qualifications and skills that underscore your commitment to excellence in patient care. Successful candidates must have completed a certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program and hold both Colorado state and national certifications.

You must demonstrate the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with healthcare providers, ensuring high-quality patient care and fostering a trusting environment for patients and their caregivers. Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills are crucial for success in this role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Completion of a certified PA or NP program with a Colorado state and national certification as evidenced by a certificate of appropriate certification entity.
• Current and unrestricted license issued by certifying body
• Able to work independently while also collaborating with appropriate providers to ensure high quality patient care.

Nurse Practitioner

• Current unrestricted Colorado registered nursing license and Advanced Practice license with a prescriptive endorsement. Completion of a Masters post master's or doctorate degree in a NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Physician Assistant

• Completion of a certified state and national certification as evidenced by a certificate of Physician Assistant status by the National Commission on Certification and testing by the State Board of Medical Examiners. Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license issued by the Colorado Board of Medicine. Current and unrestricted DEA

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!