Pays $100k-$170kNurse Practitioner market median is ~$146k (11 jobs)

Trauma Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority
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About the Role

Trauma APP (PA or NP) for orthopedic surgery team. ER consults, surgical assisting, trauma call. Longmont, CO.

Join Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies as a Trauma APP (PA/NP) – Orthopedic Surgery in Longmont, 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 APP (PA/NP) – Orthopedic Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide orthopedic health care, perform surgical services, and assist in trauma triage and patient rounds. They are responsible for directing treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic tests, and maintaining clear communication with the trauma team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold current licensure in Colorado. Certification by the NCCPA or AANP, along with a valid DEA license and BLS certification, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)DEA License

Key Skills

Orthopedic trauma carePatient examinationSurgical first assistingTriageDiagnostic interpretationTreatment planningPrescribing medicationClosed reductionsTraction pin placementPatient educationElectronic medical recordsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 33% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Collins, CO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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