Physician Assistant - Sports & Spine

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$145k

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Job Description

Help Patients Get Back to What They Love.

At BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, we believe great orthopedic care is about more than treating an injury or managing pain; it's about helping people get back to the activities, careers, sports, and everyday moments that matter to them.

We are looking for a Physician Assistant to join our Sports Medicine & Spine team and partner closely with our orthopedic physicians to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.

This is an opportunity to be part of a specialty practice where your clinical expertise, judgment, and relationships with patients make a meaningful difference.

Why You May Love This Role!

Make an impact you can see.

From helping an athlete return to the field to helping a patient regain mobility and function, you'll have the opportunity to follow patients through their care journey and see the difference your work makes.

Practice as part of a collaborative team.

You'll work closely with experienced orthopedic physicians and other clinical professionals, with opportunities to contribute your own clinical perspective while knowing you have physician support when you need it.

Build meaningful patient relationships.

Orthopedic and spine care often involves an ongoing relationship with patients. You'll have the opportunity to educate, encourage, and guide patients as they work toward their treatment goals.

Bring your clinical judgment to the table.

Within the physician–PA relationship and your scope of practice, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage follow-up care, and make clinical decisions.

Work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.

Our location provides an opportunity to work in a community known for its active lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and strong connection to health and wellness.

Compensation

  • Schedule/Type: Full-Time | Onsite
  • Annualized Salary: Starting at $110,000–$145,000 for a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

Compensation within the posted range is based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is prorated based on FTE and scheduled hours for positions working less than 40 hours per week.

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Requirements

  • What You'll Do
  • As a Physician Assistant on our Sports Medicine & Spine team, you will:
  • Evaluate patients presenting with sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and spine-related complaints.
  • Obtain medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
  • Develop and manage patient treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic physicians.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing within your scope of practice.
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care.
  • Perform appropriate procedures and interventions within your scope of practice and training.
  • Coordinate referrals and additional services when appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
  • Consult with physicians regarding complex cases or changes in patient condition.
  • Provide continuity of care through follow-up visits and ongoing patient communication.
  • Participate in clinical rounds and other patient-care activities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • We're looking for a PA who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine commitment to patient care.
  • You will be successful in this role if you are someone who:
  • Enjoys working collaboratively with physicians and clinical teammates.
  • Is comfortable making thoughtful clinical decisions within your scope of practice.
  • Communicates medical information clearly and compassionately.
  • Builds trust and rapport with patients.
  • Can balance independence with knowing when to seek physician collaboration.
  • Enjoys working in a specialty environment where patient care is the focus.
  • Is organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
  • Is interested in orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, or musculoskeletal care.
  • Experience & Credentials

Required

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current NCCPA certification.
  • Current Colorado Physician Assistant license.
  • Current CPR certification.

Preferred

  • At least one year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant.
  • Experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, or another musculoskeletal specialty.
  • Experience evaluating and treating orthopedic, sports-related, or spine conditions.

Our Benefits

We want our team members to have the support they need both at work and outside of work.

  • Company-Paid Benefits
  • Basic Life/AD&D – Guardian
  • 16 days of PTO per year
  • 7–7.5 paid holidays per year
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
  • Additional Benefit Options
  • Medical
  • HSA and FSA
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • General Purpose Healthcare FSA
  • Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k)

The Person Behind the PA

At BoulderCentre, we know that excellent patient care starts with excellent people.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, treats patients with compassion and respect, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to make a difference in the lives of the people they care for.

If you're looking for a PA role where you can use your clinical expertise, build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with orthopedic physicians, and help patients get back to the things they love, we'd like to hear from you.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

We look forward to welcoming the next member of our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will evaluate patients with sports-related and musculoskeletal injuries while developing and managing treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic physicians. They will also perform diagnostic testing, provide pre- and post-operative care, and maintain accurate medical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPre-operative careClinical documentationMusculoskeletal assessment

Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 78% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.1
Below most Orthopedics (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Boulder

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$974k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,399/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine

Hospitals and Health Care
Boulder, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

16 days PTO
7-7.5 paid holidays
401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
Medical
HSA and FSA
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability