Physician Assistant Jobs in Denver, CO

Join a collaborative vascular care team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in both outpatient and hospital settings. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, building strong patient relationships, and working alongside physicians in a dynamic vascular practice.

What You'll Do

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will work closely with our vascular surgeons to deliver comprehensive care across clinic, hospital, and procedural settings.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients in clinic and through telehealth visits
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs
• Perform physical examinations and order appropriate diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable regulations and practice protocols
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and recovery plans
• Perform in-office vein procedures and wound care treatments
• Provide post-operative care and follow-up management
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Support patient care in outpatient OBL and ASC as needed

Hospital & Surgical Support

• Conduct hospital rounds and inpatient consultations
• Assist with surgical procedures as needed
• Complete surgical consents and support perioperative patient management

Call & Triage Responsibilities

• Provide phone triage support during office hours
• Participate in a rotating weekend call schedule (approximately 1:4)
• First-call coverage:
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Rotating weekends: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• No overnight call requirements
• No holiday call requirements

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time position consisting of five days per week in the clinic, with additional support provided at local hospitals.

Clinic responsibilities include:

• Patient visits
• Documentation
• Vein procedures
• Wound care
• Phone triage
• Post-operative follow-up appointments

Hospital responsibilities include:

• Rounding
• Consultations
• Surgical assistance

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to effectively work with diverse patient populations
• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior vascular surgery, vascular medicine, or vein clinic experience strongly preferred
• Experience with discharge planning and care transitions
• Familiarity with EPIC, MEDITECH, and/or eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Physician Assistant Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Active, unrestricted Colorado Physician Assistant license
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Active DEA registration
• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid credentialing
• No sanctions or exclusions from federal healthcare programs
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred or willing to obtain)

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current NP certification through ANCC or AANPCB
• Active, unrestricted Colorado Nurse Practitioner license or Compact License privileges
• Full prescriptive authority
• Active DEA registration
• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid credentialing
• No sanctions or exclusions from federal healthcare programs
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred or willing to obtain)

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Communicate effectively in person and by telephone
• Use standard office and clinical equipment
• Reach, bend, and perform routine patient-care activities
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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