Emergency Department Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

3 days ago
Rifle, Colorado$72.00 hourlyFull TimeEmergency Medicine
Practice Authority in Colorado
Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Grand River Health Main Campus as a Emergency Department NP/PA – Evening Shifts, Weekend/Holiday Rates in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients seen in the Emergency Department
  • Orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians and other departments.
  • Collaborates with hospitalists and specialists regarding transfers and admissions when appropriate.
  • Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $72-$91/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Grand River Health Main Campus as a Emergency Department NP/PA – Evening Shifts, Weekend/Holiday Rates.

Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient examinationPhysical assessmentClinical testingMedication prescriptionQuality assuranceACLSPALSATLSCollaborationMedical documentationTreatment planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold active Colorado licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and possess current ACLS and PALS certifications. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an Emergency Department or similar clinical setting is preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Department Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at Grand River Health Main Campus a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Grand River Health Main Campus 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.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Grand River Health Main Campus lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $72k to $91k annually.

This is approximately 77% below the national median for Emergency Medicine professionals, which is around $350k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $91000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Rifle, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Patient examination, Physical assessment, Clinical testing, Medication prescription, Quality assurance, ACLS, PALS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will examine patients, perform physical examinations, and collaborate with physicians to assess needs in the Emergency Department. They are also responsible for ordering clinical tests, prescribing medications, and participating in quality assurance initiatives.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO Accrual, Extended Illness Benefits, 457 Retirement Plan with Match, Life Insurance. 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 Emergency Medicine nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Grand River Health Main Campus

Hospitals and Health Care
Rifle, CO
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO Accrual
Extended Illness Benefits
457 Retirement Plan with Match
Life Insurance
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago

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