Physician Assistant- PRN Surgical Assist

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

Position Overview

This Physician Assistant position will have the versatility to be able to fill in as needed to provide surgical assist coverage for any surgeon without an assist for the day. Previous Orthopedic surgical experience is a must.

Essential Functions

• Provides surgical first assistant coverage in the operating room for multiple surgeons within Orthopedic subspecialties.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Ability to handle flexible scheduling.
• Independently able to suture multilayer wound closures.
• Able to stand for long hours.
• Issues orders for medications, treatments, and lab tests.
• Performs patient histories and physicals pre-operatively.
• Writes discharge summaries.
• Documents all patient care actions in the EMR timely and accurately.

Requirements

Education, Licensure and/or Experience Required

• Active Physician Assistant license in the State of Colorado required.
• Active DEA registration to prescribe.
• 2 years of previous experience preferred.

Compensation

• $75–$85 per hour, based on years of experience.
• PRN (as-needed) schedule.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Strong clinical skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to synthesize data to determine medical treatment plans.
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and make treatment plans.
• Strong communication skills to 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 October 20, 2026