Advanced Practice Provider- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Hip Arthroscopy

Are you passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love? Get moving with OCR! With more than 50 years of serving patients, Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies is a premier provider of orthopedic care in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We are looking for a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join the practice of Joshua Snyder, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy, with additional care of knee and shoulder conditions.

This position offers a combination of surgical first assisting, patient care in clinic, and coordination of care throughout treatment and recovery. The PA will work closely with Dr. Snyder to care for patients of all ages, from competitive athletes to individuals seeking to return to work, recreation, and everyday activities.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop expertise in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Strong communication, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Under the supervision of the Physician the Orthopaedic Physician Assistant will:

• First assist in orthopedic surgery, including hip arthroscopy and sports medicine procedures involving the hip, knee, and shoulder.
• Evaluate new and established clinic patients, obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and support treatment planning.
• Perform preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up visits.
• Order and review diagnostic studies, including imaging and laboratory tests, and communicate findings and next steps to patients.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment response as appropriate.
• Perform joint aspirations, injections, wound care, suture and pin removal, and other procedures as trained and authorized.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, surgical preparation, recovery expectations, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate with medical assistants, surgery schedulers, therapists, and other care team members to support timely, consistent care.
• Respond to patient questions and clinical messages and follow through on outstanding care needs.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical notes, histories and physicals, orders, and other documentation.
• Support hospital rounding and discharge planning as required by the practice.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of sports medicine, hip arthroscopy, and related orthopedic care through continuing education.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner through the appropriate certifying body, and licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado.
• Prior clinical and surgical orthopedic experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a commitment to providing compassionate, efficient, high-quality care.
• Commitment to developing expertise in orthopedic sports medicine, including hip, knee, and shoulder conditions, through ongoing learning and continuing professional education.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform clinical and surgical duties involving prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers using appropriate body mechanics and available assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform examinations, assist in surgery, and use clinical equipment.
• Ability to use electronic medical records, standard office equipment, and medical instruments.
• Ability to manage the demands of a busy practice and communicate effectively with patients experiencing pain, anxiety, or stress.

Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Medical Education
• Discretionary production bonus
• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• Company-sponsored events

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by November 25, 2026