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NP PA Advanced Practice Provider - Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity

Intermountain Health logoIntermountain Health$57.33–$88.47/hrRocky Mountain Orthopedics (Grand Junction, CO)Full timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $57.33–$88.47 an hour. Open advanced practice provider jobs in Colorado post a median of $72.50 an hour, the middle half $65.99–$72.90, across 59 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Advanced practice providers employed in Colorado earn a median of $63.91 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare gives Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Colorado's hospitals average 3.9). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Colorado hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Job Description

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” You’ll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel.

About this role

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity, you will join a collaborative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you will work alongside an established team of orthopedic surgeons and APPs to manage patients across both clinic and hospital settings. We are seeking an experienced APP who is comfortable supporting both Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity. This unique position offers opportunities for professional growth while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • You will practice at Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital and Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado
  • You will work full time, 40 hours/week with 4-10s and no call requirements
  • The position provides flexibility for either part-time or full-time employment
  • This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and if applicable, up to $7,500 in relocation assistance pro-rated to FTE

How we'll support you

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package .

What you’ll bring

  • PA or NP degree from a fully accredited program
  • Experience as a provider in General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and/or Upper Extremity care is preferred
  • Active, unobstructed Colorado license, or the ability to obtain one
  • BLS certification and DEA
  • Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Location

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$57.33 - $88.47

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

From Intermountain Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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