Job Description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here

Colorado Mountain Medical’s Avon Family Practice is a well‑established primary care clinic serving patients of all ages in the heart of the Vail Valley. As part of CMM—a trusted, multi‑specialty medical group and partner of Vail Health—the clinic emphasizes high‑quality, team‑based care with a strong focus on prevention, wellness, and long‑term patient relationships. Physician Assistants play a vital role on collaborative care teams, managing a broad scope of family medicine cases while working closely with experienced physicians and advanced practice colleagues in a supportive, community‑focused environment.
About the opportunity:
The Physician Assistant will provide patient care, assessment, consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and education to patients of the assigned clinic and/or hospital department.
What you will do:

• Practices in accordance with relevant Vail Health and State of Colorado Bylaws; Rules and Regulations; and Policies and Procedures.
• Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
• Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
• Exercises competency in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education/counseling to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction and patient safety.
• Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Helalth departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need: Experience:

• Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a related area preferred

Education:

• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or a predecessor/successor agency acceptable to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Valid state of Colorado License as a PA, required
• Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances, required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay: $115,668.80—$155,542.40 USD