Pays $100k-$170k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$126k (29 jobs)
Trauma Physician Assistant
About the Role
Trauma PA for orthopedic surgery team. Includes ER consults, surgical assisting, and trauma call. Fort Collins, CO.
Join Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies as a Trauma Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery in Fort Collins, Colorado. Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR!
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $170K
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Retirement savings and profit sharing plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Medical Education
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- Company-sponsored events
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies as a Trauma Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides orthopedic health care, performs surgical assistance, and manages patient treatment plans under the direction of physicians. They are responsible for emergency room triage, conducting rounds, and documenting all patient encounters.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification and a Colorado license. Prior clinical and surgical orthopedic experience is preferred, along with valid BLS, DEA, and driver's licenses.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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