After Hours Care

Jessica Griffiths FNP-BC, MSN, APRN, CMSRN

Jessica Griffiths, Family Nurse Practitioner was born and raised in Western Colorado. Griffiths received her Bachelor and Master’s of Science in Nursing from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.

Griffiths believes that patients know themselves best and listening is the most important part of an exam. She likes to partner with her patients and guide them to better health.  When asked what she loves about rural medicine, Griffiths said she “I enjoy being able to talk with my patients, building a relationship with them. I was born in Glenwood Springs, raised in Gypsum and now live in Silt. These are my people.” In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters, 3 dogs and 2 cats. She enjoys camping, 4 wheeling, hunting and drag racing.

Joanne E. Teik, MPA-C

Joanne Teik holds a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the Marquette University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin as well as a Bachelor degree of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences degree, both from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Joanne grew up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, with her mother, father, five sisters and brother. Right near the university and by lake.

Joanne’s career of medicine spurred not only from her love of the sciences but also from her love of challenges. Growing up, her father would pose riddles and puzzles to her and her siblings to solve, challenging her to think differently and gain new perspectives. She chose the field of medicine because of the challenge the field can represent and finding the best solutions for her patients.

During her undergraduate program in the late 80s, Joanne spent her summers as a raft guide in our valley, where she also met and married her husband and now share two children who are in their early 20s. Joanne’s newest addition to her family is a recently adopted 9 month old puppy from a local animal shelter.

Joanne shared with us some of her passions including baking and painting as well as the usual outdoor activities we Coloradans get to enjoy every day, like rafting, cross country and Nordic, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking.

Catharine McLean, PA-C

Catharine McLean received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia. She then went on to receive her masters in Exercise Physiology from University of Virginia in 2010.  She returned to school a few years later to receive her Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

McLean comes to Grand River Health from Dispatch Health as well as University Hospital Emergency Department in Denver where she served as a Physician Assistant.

McLean is no stranger to the Roaring Fork Valley, she previously worked at Aspen Valley Hospital as a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist as well as an EMT-B at Aspen Valley Hospital before embarking on her path as a Physician Assistant. McLean is an avid skier and even worked for Aspen Ski Patrol from 2010-2015.

Edlin Jara-Molinar, PA-C

I am certified through NCCPA.

Edlin is a true Colorado native and love living in Colorado with her husband son. They enjoy fishing and camping.

Edlin is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Education

• University of Colorado, Master of Physician Assistant Studies/Pediatrics

Certification

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Tami Griffith, FNP-C/BC

**Tami Griffith is accepting new patients**

Tami hails from Alabama but always had a desire to move West.  She has been with Grand River for the past 9 years, working primarily in our Clinic West location, but did extensive work in our Respiratory Clinic at the Hospital.  Tami’s love for medicine began when she volunteered as a Candy Striper.  Tami loves providing continuity of care to her patients and getting to know the families she serves. 

Tami and her husband fulfilled their life-long dream and bought a ranch.  When not busy working, Tami enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and biking. 

She loves Toby Keith and the Lonesome Dove series.  In fact, she named her donkeys after some of the characters!

Education

• University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Master’s Degree, Masters Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner.
• University of Alabama in Birmingham, Graduate Program
• McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, Received a B.S.N. Degree

Certification

• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners