Physician Assistant- Foot and Ankle

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

About Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center For more than 70 years, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has been a trusted leader in orthopedic care across metro Denver. With more than 40 orthopedic surgeons, we are one of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S., committed to quality, teamwork, accountability, and helping patients Do More and Feel Better.

At Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture built on Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. We believe that how we work together is just as important as the outcomes we achieve.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about serving patients, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to a positive and professional workplace. Successful team members not only bring the necessary skills and experience to their role but also demonstrate a commitment to our core values every day.

Panorama provides a competitive total compensation package, including a full benefits package and a 401K. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center are also now part of the United Musculoskeletal Partners brand that is expanding across the country to bring high-quality Orthopedic care across the United States.

We strive to provide an environment where you will find yourself surrounded by great people dedicated to helping patients and supporting each other. We make a difference in the lives of others by helping them Feel Better, so they can Do More.

Benefits

  • Medical plans (PPO, HDHP, Surest) with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with annual employer contributions
  • HSA/FSA, disability, life and AD&D insurance, legal assistance, and more
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Up to 4 weeks PTO starting out, increasing with tenure
  • 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Profit-sharing Plan

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Summary

This position will partner with the Foot and Ankle Service Line and work an average of 5 days per week in both clinic and surgical setting. Clinics will be based out of our Golden and Highlands Ranch locations. The right person for this role will be a true partner with the physician and will be open and willing to learn techniques, styles, and preferences that benefit the physician team.

The position is responsible for providing care within the clinical, surgical and hospital setting for foot and ankle patients treated by Panorama Orthopedics. This role will primarily be Monday through Friday a mix of clinic and surgery in a busy elective surgical practice, weekend rounds and occasional call coverage are required (a nominal stipend is offered).

Essential Functions

  • Perform comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams.
  • Conducts patient rounds on admitted patients.
  • Evaluates changes in patient conditions.
  • Issues orders for medications, treatments, and lab tests.
  • Provides surgical first assistant coverage in the operating room for the foot and ankle physicians.
  • Writes discharge summaries, H&Ps, fills out consents, prescriptions all within a timely manner.
  • Documents all patient care actions in the EMR timely and accurately.
  • Excellent suturing skills are a must

Requirements

Education, Licensure and/or Experience Required

  • Active Physician Assistant’s license in the State of Colorado Required
  • Active DEA license to prescribe.
  • 2 years of previous experience preferred but we will train the right candidate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

  • Well-developed clinical skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to synthesize data to determine medical treatment plans.
  • Attention to detail is required for the applicant to succeed
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Possess a strong desire to develop high-level surgical skills to become a true asset to the team.
  • Ability to assess patient’s conditions and make treatment plans.
  • Work effectively as a true extension of the supervising physician.
  • Effective communication skills to clearly communicate with patients and other staff members to gather pertinent information regarding conditions and treatment and to create well organized, succinct, and clear information to supervising physicians.

Now accepting applications through Oct. 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities

This role involves providing comprehensive care for foot and ankle patients in both clinical and surgical settings, including performing physical exams and assisting in the operating room. The physician assistant will also manage patient rounds, document care in the EMR, and collaborate closely with the supervising physician.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical first assistingElectronic medical recordsTreatment planningMulti-taskingDocumentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

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  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Golden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$775k
Typical market rent
$2,205/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Golden, CO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical plans (PPO, HDHP, Surest) with $100/month tobacco-free discount
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with annual employer contributions
HSA/FSA, disability, life and AD&D insurance, legal assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to 4 weeks PTO starting out, increasing with tenure
7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Profit-sharing plan