Steamboat Springs Health Care Association was founded in 1946 to build a new community hospital. Through the past five decades, the association added numerous services, including a skilled nursing center and a connected child care center. By opening the first nursing home-child care center combination in the state of Colorado – and one of the first in the nation – in 1981, SSHCA became a recognized leader in intergenerational care. The new Yampa Valley Medical Center, a 123,000 square-foot regional hospital serving northwest Colorado and visitors from around the world, opened in November 1999. A medical office building opened on campus in June 2000, followed by the 59-bed Doak Walker Care Center and GrandKids Child Care Center in November 2000.
Q.What types of specialty
services does your organization provide?..
Complete primary care services including general surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, ENT, plastics, urology, obstetrics, trauma, neonatal nursery, pathology and long-term care. Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, bone densitometry and mammography.
Q.Describe any future
expansion plans, added services or new developments for your facility?
New pain management program; expanding wellness and complementary therapies.
Q. What
makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
YVMC’s fun, friendly, enthusiastic work environment promotes exceptional patient care and high job satisfaction. The entire organization is very team-oriented. If someone needs assistance--there is always someone there to pitch in and help. With our child care center which is located in the skilled nursing center, it's likely that you'll find members of our staff having lunch during their lunch break with their children. Or perhaps visiting their grandmother who is living in our skilled nursing facility which has all the characteristics of one's own home. It's definitely not like an institution, and our entire staff, from dietary, environmental services, nursing and administration, gets to know the residents and resident's families.
Q.Can you explain the
career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
We have opportunities for new grads in acute care and long term care; extensive training and orientation is provided.
The training is very individualized, and we have an excellent mentoring program. Opportunities for our staff to travel to larger, more metropolitan areas for additional training and updating of skills is also available.
Q. What
can a candidate expect during their interview process?
Human Resources coordinates the interview process and department directors interview and make final decisions about candidates. Telephone interviews are generally conducted initially, followed by an on-site interview.
Our personalized service shines during the interview process as well. We schedule tours with local realtors, setup appointments with private and/or public school systems, and help answer any questions so that your experience getting to know us is an enjoyable and informative one.
Q. Describe
the employee compensation and benefit packages available at your organization.
Q.Most facilities stress
only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some
of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?
Our greatest challenge for applicants and employees is the affordability of housing. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Chamber Resort Association at 970-879-0880 to obtain extensive real estate and community information. We'll also help with personalized referrals and can provide additional assistance for employees who are looking for housing.
Q. What
is the best way for a candidate to apply for a job with your facility?
If provided,
please follow the link/s below to access employment opportunities
at Yampa Valley Medical Center. If employment opportunity information is not available
at this time, you are advised to contact the facility's Human Resource
Department for more information.
To
help you get a better picture of the community surrounding Yampa Valley Medical Center, you may also
want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.
Community
Highlights
World Class Ski Resort, Western heritage and small-town friendliness
Cultural activities including Strings in the Mountains and community theatre.
Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp
Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, hockey, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice climbing, winter ice driving school and soaking in the natural hot springs.
Summer activities include golfing, PRCA rodeo series, Yampa River fishing, kayaking and tubing, softball, baseball, tennis, hiking, running series, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, alpine slide, rollerblading,
Additional
Thoughts About The Community
Steamboat Springs is located 150 miles from Denver, 240 miles from Colorado Springs, 196 miles from Grand Junction and 339 miles from Salt Like City, UT. Seasonal jet service and year-round commuter air service is available to Denver International Airport and other destinations.
