Physician Assistant - Canon City (54829)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

 

We’re hiring full-time Physician Assistant to work at our HealthTrac location in Canon City.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

The Physician Assistant is a provider of the full scope of primary care services which fall under primary care of adult and pediatric populations, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance for this population. In addition, the Primary Care Physician Assistant is a member of the Health Solutions Medical Services Team. In that capacity, they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Team and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Center policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Physician Assistant, you will play a central role in delivering integrated, patient-centered care and APM performance metrics. Under the supervision of the Manager and Senior Vice President of Medical Services, the essential functions and other duties include:

 

 

Clinical Care 

• Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including health assessments, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and management of acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines. 

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood work, imaging, EKGs, urinalysis) to support accurate diagnoses. 

• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, therapies, and preventive interventions as appropriate. 

• Deliver preventive services such as wellness visits, vaccinations, screenings, and routine check-ups. 

• Engage patients in shared decision-making and self-management support; educate on disease prevention, healthy habits, and self-care strategies. 

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, and vaccinations. 

• Evaluate behavioral health assessments and refer to behavioral health professionals as needed. 

• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and participate in acute care situations (e.g., urgent triage). 

 

Care Integration & Collaboration 

• Participate in daily huddles, case conferences, and care planning meetings. 

• Coordinate referrals and care transitions across multiple providers and healthcare settings. 

 

Quality & Compliance 

• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation supporting medical necessity, quality metrics, and compliant billing; collaborate with billing and quality teams as needed. 

• Deliver whole-person orientation, coordinated care, enhanced access, and continuous quality improvement. 

• Participate in quality initiatives and use data to drive performance on APM measures (e.g., patient engagement, preventive screenings, chronic disease outcomes). 

• Meet productivity, patient access, and panel management benchmarks aligned with organizational and payer requirements. 

• Adhere to confidentiality standards, medical ethics, and Colorado statutes related to collaborative practice and prescriptive authority. 

 

Professional Development 

• Stay current with medical research and guidelines through continuing education and integration of evidence-based practices. 

• Advance the education of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care. 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements:

 

• Must be able to remain on feet for prolonged periods while evaluating and treating patients.
• Must be able to remain on feet for prolonged periods while evaluating and treating patients.
• Must be able to perform physical exams, clinical procedures, and operate medical instruments with precision.
• Must have adequate vision (with or without correction) to read medical records, observe patient conditions, and perform diagnostic procedures.
• Sufficient hearing (with or without accommodation) to effectively communicate with patients and staff and assess health sounds (e.g., heart, lung).
• Must be able to work in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other hazardous substances, while adhering to appropriate safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to move rapidly and react appropriately in urgent or high-stress clinical scenarios.

 

 

 

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay of $125000.00 to 137,000.00 Annually (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Ask Charlie, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves

 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. 

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the State of Colorado. 

• Prescriptive Authority recognized by the Colorado Medical Board. 

• Active DEA registration (or the ability to obtain). 

• Current Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification. 

• Must be insurable under company-provided malpractice coverage. 

• Computer proficiency. 

• Patient-Centered Service: Demonstrate kindness, compassion, and professionalism, maintaining appropriate boundaries and flexibility.

• Demonstrated communication & educational skills to effectively educate patients and advance the knowledge of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care. 

 

 

 

What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves

 

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a PA

• DOT certification preferred (FMCSA/NRCME) 

• Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Experience in managed care environments 

• Spanish language skills 

 

 

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

 

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

 

Closing Date: 11-30-2026 EOE, M/F