Advanced Practice Provider

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center•Greenwood Village, CO

4d•$106,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, a leading orthopedic care provider in metro Denver for over 70 years, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join their shoulder and elbow team, working with Dr. David Schneider. This is a full-time position (minimum 40 hours/week) involving a combination of clinic and surgery. Dr. Schneider's practice focuses on total shoulder arthroplasty, sports shoulder pathology, complex elbow care including UCL reconstruction, and total elbow arthroplasty. The practice is transitioning to a concierge clinic model, emphasizing a personalized, high-touch patient experience. This role will be the second Advanced Practice Provider on the team, supporting Dr. Schneider and his current PA in managing a high-volume patient population. The position requires assisting in the operating room 2-3 days per week, with clinics primarily at the PURE office in Greenwood Village and potential coverage at the Golden main campus. Surgeries are performed at OrthoColorado Hospital and Orchard Park Surgery Center. The ideal candidate will be a true partner to the physician, willing to learn and adapt to the team's techniques and preferences. The role is responsible for patient care in clinical, surgical, and hospital settings for shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine patients. Weekend rounds and occasional call coverage are required, with a nominal stipend provided. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with a mix of clinic and surgery in a busy elective surgical practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Active licensure in the State of Colorado Required.
Active DEA license to prescribe.
Advanced Practice Nurses – MUST have active RNFA certification to be considered.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of previous Orthopedics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams; evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
Provide perioperative care, including pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up, and evaluate changes in patient conditions.
Provide surgical first assistant coverage in the operating room across multiple orthopedic subspecialties, including cross-training to assist with total joint arthroplasty coverage as needed. Excellent suturing skills are a must.
Perform in-office procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, ultrasound-guided interventions (if trained), and wound care.
Participate in inpatient rounds and consults as needed.
Issue orders for medications, treatments, and lab tests, with proficiency in reading basic and advanced imaging (x-rays, MRIs, CTs).
Complete H&Ps, discharge summaries, consents, and prescriptions in a timely manner, documenting all patient care actions in the EMR timely and accurately.
Collaborate closely with Dr. Schneider, his care team, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure a seamless, high-touch patient experience.
Perform additional duties as required based on practice needs.