Physician Assistant - Sports & Spine
About The Position
Help Patients Get Back to What They Love. At BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, we believe great orthopedic care is about more than treating an injury or managing pain; it's about helping people get back to the activities, careers, sports, and everyday moments that matter to them. We are looking for a Physician Assistant to join our Sports Medicine & Spine team and partner closely with our orthopedic physicians to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. This is an opportunity to be part of a specialty practice where your clinical expertise, judgment, and relationships with patients make a meaningful difference. Why You May Love This Role! 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. You'll work closely with experienced orthopedic physicians and other clinical professionals, with opportunities to contribute your own clinical perspective while knowing you have physician support when you need it. Build meaningful patient relationships. Orthopedic and spine care often involves an ongoing relationship with patients. You'll have the opportunity to educate, encourage, and guide patients as they work toward their treatment goals. Bring your clinical judgment to the table. Within the physician–PA relationship and your scope of practice, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage follow-up care, and make clinical decisions. Work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our location provides an opportunity to work in a community known for its active lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and strong connection to health and wellness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current Colorado Physician Assistant license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Enjoys working collaboratively with physicians and clinical teammates.
- Is comfortable making thoughtful clinical decisions within your scope of practice.
- Communicates medical information clearly and compassionately.
- Builds trust and rapport with patients.
- Can balance 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.
- Is interested in orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, or musculoskeletal care.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant.
- Experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, or another musculoskeletal specialty.
- Experience evaluating and treating orthopedic, sports-related, or spine conditions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients presenting with sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and spine-related 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.
- Provide patient education regarding 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.
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
- Medical
- HSA and FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- General Purpose Healthcare FSA
- Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
