About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physician Assistant, you will assume responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive care, support, and education to patients and their families throughout their medical care process. Your role is pivotal in guiding patients through their healthcare journey.Every day, you will participate as a key member of the team, diligently working to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of each patient. You will utilize a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to patient and family care, serving as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher. You will also maintain full responsibility for job performance specifications, assuming personal accountability for departmental and organizational missions and core values.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional expertise in patient care, strong collaborative capabilities, and a profound commitment to educating patients and their families. You will seamlessly integrate into an interdisciplinary team, uphold organizational values, and consistently drive optimal patient outcomes.
- Performs clinical examinations as necessary for outpatients/inpatients.
- Writes orders and prescriptions.
- Identifies problem list based on approved protocols, current evidencebased standards of care, and scope of practice.
- Interprets and evaluates test results.
- Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Manages the discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, followup planning, adjunctive therapy management, and education.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree; may be accepted if from an accredited PA program and meets the license and board criteria to be in good standing with Colorado
- Physician Assistant by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
Preferred
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Where You’ll Work
St. Anthony Hospital, a full-service acute care hospital located in Lakewood, CO, is committed to building a healthier future through award-winning care. Founded in 1893, and moving to its eco-conscious campus in 2011, the hospital is a primary receiving center for the region's most seriously ill patients, serving as the original headquarters for Flight For Life® Colorado. With its state-of-the-art facility supporting physicians, advanced technology, and patient-oriented processes, St. Anthony Hospital consistently delivers exceptional care across diverse specialties. The hospital continues to expand its healing footprint, evidenced by the 2023 addition of a 22,000 square foot Surgery Center, increasing capacity and enhancing pre- and post-procedural care. These offerings, alongside its Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence, "Money's Best Hospitals for Neurology 2025" designation, and high performance in various U.S. News & World Report categories, underscore St. Anthony Hospital's dedication to top-tier patient outcomes and community wellness.