Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Trauma/Sports

About the Role

At BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, we are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Trauma/Sports team. This role involves partnering with orthopedic physicians to evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic trauma, sports-related injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions, with the goal of helping them return to their preferred activities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong clinical skills with a genuine commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and clinical teammates.
• Comfort in making thoughtful clinical decisions within their scope of practice.
• Ability to communicate medical information clearly and compassionately.
• Skill in building trust and rapport with patients.
• Ability to balance clinical independence with knowing when to seek physician collaboration.
• Interest in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, orthopedics, and musculoskeletal care.
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• 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)