Job Description

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Are you ready to practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel? Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments to all your patients? If we have your attention, read on.

To help you begin your career with us, we are happy to currently offer a $10,000 starting bonus, a $7500 relocation bonus for qualified candidates.

You.

You bring your mind, body, heart, and spirit to your work as an PA in Orthopedic Total Joint.

You put your patients first, and are generous with your thoughts and voice because you know your opinion matters.

You love what you do, and value having the support, resources, and advanced technology to practice at the top of your game.

You are energized by the feeling that you belong to something bigger, the people around you aren\xe2\x80\x99t just colleagues, they feel like an extended family.

You\xe2\x80\x99re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

Us.

is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. With locations throughout Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, we offer a wide variety of primary and specialty care services.

are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage in addition to retirement savings plans. As a APP in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, you would be eligible for additional benefits including paid time off, CME benefits, malpractice insurance coverage, and license reimbursement.

We.

Together, we\xe2\x80\x99ll improve the health of the people in the communities we serve.

We\xe2\x80\x99ll honor each other\xe2\x80\x99s dignity and surpass the standards we set.

We\xe2\x80\x99ll encourage joy, demand safety and take pride in our integrity.

Your day.

As an Orthopedic Total Joint PA you\xe2\x80\x99ll support the Total Joint team to provide top-notch care and patient experience. Throughout the day you\xe2\x80\x99ll collaborate with 9 other Advanced Practice Providers, RNs, MAs, and support staff.

• You would practice at St. Mary\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO
• Support 1 orthopedic surgeon in clinic and in the OR
• Join a thriving and busy practice with high volume
• Enjoy a four-day work week
• There is no call associated with this role, but some weekend rounding may occur
• Your hours will be 7 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm, but longer days are certainly possible

Your experience.

We hire people, not words on paper. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

• PA degree from a fully accredited program
• 1-2 years of experience as a surgical PA required
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to successfully complete St. Mary\xe2\x80\x99s credentialing process

Your next move.

Now that you know more about being a APP in Orthopedic Surgery on our team we hope you\xe2\x80\x99ll join us. At SCL Health you\xe2\x80\x99ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

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. $42.73 - $78.37

We care about your well-being \xe2\x80\x93 mind, body, and spirit \xe2\x80\x93 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 and our commitment to .

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