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Littleton, Colorado

Trauma Surgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Nurse PractitionerContract Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

starting at $140K+

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Job Description

Trauma Surgery APP

Denver, Colorado

Join a Premier Level I Trauma Program

SAMGI is seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Trauma Surgery team at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center located in Lakewood, Colorado, just outside of Denver.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced trauma surgeons in a fast-paced academic and teaching environment while managing a broad spectrum of inpatient trauma and acute surgical care patients. Clinicians with prior trauma experience are preferred, though candidates with inpatient surgical experience from other specialties are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for team-oriented clinicians who value collaboration, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to grow within a physician-led surgical organization dedicated to innovation and high-quality patient care.

Position Highlights

  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Full-time position
  • 147 shifts annually
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Primarily inpatient trauma surgery coverage
  • Approximately 3–4 outpatient clinic hours per week
  • Flexible scheduling with schedules built 3 months in advance around provider availability
  • Opportunities to develop competency in ICU procedures and OR assistance
  • No elective practice responsibilities
  • No non-compete clause
  • Competitive compensation package starting at $140,000+ annually
  • Schedule & Practice Structure
  • Collaborative trauma surgery team environment
  • Inpatient-focused practice model
  • Exposure to high-acuity trauma and surgical patients
  • Teaching hospital environment with multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Dedicated support from experienced surgical and hospital staff
  • Emphasis on quality patient care, communication, and teamwork

Requirements

  • Active Colorado NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
  • 1–2 years of Trauma Surgery experience preferred
  • Surgical inpatient experience in another specialty may be considered in lieu of direct trauma experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

Why SAMGI? Who Are We?

SAMGI is a physician-owned and physician-led surgical management company focused on building and supporting high-performing surgical teams across the United States.

We partner with hospitals nationwide to develop sustainable, collaborative surgical programs centered around clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and exceptional patient outcomes.

We are not a locums company. When you join SAMGI, you become part of a long-term team-oriented practice environment with access to experienced clinician colleagues, leadership support, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment includes access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • CME stipend
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Professional development support

Key Responsibilities

The Trauma Surgery APP will manage a broad spectrum of inpatient trauma and acute surgical care patients within a Level I Trauma Center. Responsibilities include collaborating with trauma surgeons, assisting in the OR, and developing competency in ICU procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient care

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 24 employers

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$150k-165k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 341 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$580k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,067/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Samgi

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) with company matching
CME stipend
Malpractice insurance coverage
Professional development support
No non-compete clause