Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma/Sports

Description

Help Patients Get Back to What They Love — Without Giving Up Your Nights and Weekends.

At BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, we believe great orthopedic care is about more than treating an injury — it's about helping patients get back to the activities, careers, sports, and everyday moments that matter most to them.

We are looking for a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Trauma/Sports team and partner closely with our orthopedic physicians to evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic trauma, sports-related injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions.

This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, use your clinical expertise and judgment, and make a visible difference in helping people move better, perform better, and get back to doing what they love. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why You'll Love This Role

Enjoy remote call with no required in-person night or weekend coverage.?

Orthopedic trauma surgical block time is scheduled during daytime hours, allowing you to enjoy a more predictable schedule and better work-life balance. Spend your days providing excellent patient care and your nights and weekends where they belong — at home and with the people and activities that matter to you.

Make an impact you can see. From helping an athlete return to the field to helping a patient regain mobility and function, you'll have the opportunity to follow patients through their care journey and see the difference your work makes.

Practice as part of a collaborative team. Work closely with experienced orthopedic physicians and other clinical professionals, contributing your clinical perspective while having physician support when needed.

Build meaningful patient relationships. Educate, encourage, and guide patients as they work toward their treatment goals and return to the activities they enjoy.

Bring your clinical judgment to the table. Within the physician-PA relationship and your scope of practice, evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage follow-up care, and make clinical decisions.

Work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy a community known for its active lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and strong connection to health and wellness.

Compensation

Schedule/Type: Full-Time | Onsite (1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE)

Annualized Salary: $110,000–$145,000 (based on 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week).

Compensation within the posted range is based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is prorated based on FTE and scheduled hours for positions working less than 40 hours per week.

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Requirements

What You'll Do

As a Physician Assistant on our Orthopedic Trauma/Sports team , you will:

• •Evaluate patients presenting with orthopedic trauma, sports-related injuries, orthopedic conditions, and musculoskeletal complaints.
• •Obtain medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• •Develop and manage patient treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic physicians.
• •Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing within your scope of practice.
• •Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• •Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• •Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care.
• •Perform appropriate procedures and interventions within your scope of practice and training.
• •Coordinate referrals and additional services when appropriate.
• •Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• •Consult with physicians regarding complex cases or changes in patient condition.
• •Provide continuity of care through follow-up visits and ongoing patient communication.
• •Participate in clinical rounds and other patient-care activities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• •We're looking for a PA who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine commitment to patient care.
• •You will be successful in this role if you are someone who:
• •Enjoys working collaboratively with physicians and clinical teammates.
• •Is comfortable making thoughtful clinical decisions within their scope of practice.
• •Communicates medical information clearly and compassionately.
• •Builds trust and rapport with patients.
• •Balances clinical independence with knowing when to seek physician collaboration.
• •Enjoys working in a specialty environment where patient care is the focus.
• •Is organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• •Has an interest in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, orthopedics, and musculoskeletal care.

Experience & Credentials

Required:

• •Bachelor's degree.
• •Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• •Current NCCPA certification.
• •Current Colorado Physician Assistant license.
• •Current CPR certification.

Preferred:

• •At least one year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant.
• •Experience in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, orthopedics, or another musculoskeletal specialty.
• •Experience evaluating and treating orthopedic trauma, sports-related injuries, and orthopedic conditions.

Our Benefits

We want our team members to have the support they need both at work and outside of work.

Company-Paid Benefits

• •Basic Life/AD&D – Guardian
• •16 days of PTO per year
• •7–7.5 paid holidays per year
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• •401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Additional Benefit Options

• •Medical
• •Health Savings Account (HSA)
• •Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• •Dental
• •Vision
• •Short-Term Disability
• •Voluntary Life and AD&D
• •Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance
• •401(k)

The Person Behind the PA

At BoulderCentre, we know that excellent patient care starts with excellent people.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, treats patients with compassion and respect, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to make a difference in the lives of the people they care for.

If you're looking for a PA role where you can use your clinical expertise, build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with orthopedic physicians, and help patients get back to the things they love, we'd like to hear from you!

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

We look forward to welcoming the next member of our team!