Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Southwest Health System, Inc. as a Wound Care NP/PA – $106K-$140K in United States. 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!
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients.
- conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills are crucial for success in this role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $106K - $140K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Southwest Health System, Inc. as a Wound Care NP/PA – $106K-$140K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Southwest Health System a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Wound Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Wound Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Wound Care position at Southwest Health System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
Southwest Health System lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $106k to $140k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Cortez, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($106k–$140k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Wound Care, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Wound Debridement, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Wound Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with complex wounds, crafting individualized care plans and performing specialized treatments like wound debridement. This role involves managing both outpatient care and emergency room consultations while maintaining accurate ...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Wound Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
13d ago
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