APP FHW Primary Care - Lower Valley Hospital Association

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. 

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. 

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future. 

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

FHW has a rich history dating back over 75 years meeting the healthcare needs of patients in Western Mesa County. Today, Family Health West boasts a medical staff of 21 primary care providers plus a variety of specialists dedicated to the healthcare of its residents.

Essential Functions

• Perform the normal and customary functions of a Nurse Practitioner.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Act with a high degree of corporate responsibility relating to the use of resources, equipment and supplies to insure high quality patient care and fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, and administrative staff to determine the most appropriate site of care or patients and most cost-effective use of resources.
• Provide prompt and clear communication about patient admission, condition changes, and discharge to clinicians responsible for outpatient care.
• Provide clinical input into improvement of quality, patient safety, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Complete all patient charts and documentation, written and phone orders, and other information necessary for billing, including CPT and diagnosis coding, laboratory, imaging, and other ancillary services within 24 hours of care. Provider will complete records using Dragon or typing. Dictation will not be provided.
• Respond to patient and other provider needs and concerns regarding patient diagnosis and treatment as expeditiously as reasonably possible.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians, support staff, and FHW personnel.
• Complete all required FHW training within 90 days of employment and annually thereafter. The required training consists of, but is not limited to, Safety, HIPAA, Resident Abuse, BLS, MSDS, and New Employee Orientation (attendance only required once for NEO).
• In attrition to the above duties, Physician will comply with Employment Agreement and subsequent Amendments in their entirety.
• Comply with policies, laws, and accreditation standards.
• Provide the full-range of services regardless of patient’s ability to pay.
• Direct other employees of the Employer in the provision of services, and adhere to all reasonable job descriptions, policies, procedures, and performance standards adopted by the Employer.
• Agree to prescribe all appropriate medications needed by patients including narcotics.
• Complete all required hospital and insurance credentialing promptly upon request.
• Be responsible for complying with the applicable legal requirements for a Physician Assistant to obtain and/or maintain prescriptive authority in Colorado.
• Actively participate in practice and organizational level quality programs as appropriate, and participate in all meetings and conferences designated by Employer as “mandatory,” unless excused by Employer.

Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree in area of Specialty

NP Colorado State License for the field of practice

DEA Certificate issued for State of Colorado (or eligible to apply)

Current provider in card in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum: 2 years clinical experience of which 1-year clinical experience.

Position will be opened until filled.

Wage Info: This position starts at $117,000 annually.

Immunizations required for employment, including COVID-19.

Benefits

FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Experience

• Minimum: 2 years clinical experience of which 1-year clinical experience.

Education

• Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications

• License - Phys Assist
• License - Nurse Pract
• Cert - BLS