Physician Assistant - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Physician Assistant – Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Location: Loveland, Colorado
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physician Assistant to join a Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team in Loveland, Colorado. This is an exciting opportunity to provide full-spectrum trauma and acute care surgical services while working collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Position Overview

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts. The ideal candidate is comfortable practicing with a high level of autonomy, managing complex clinical situations, and balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.
• Manage trauma admissions, emergency general surgery patients, and inpatient care.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and incorporate findings into patient management.
• Assist trauma surgeons with procedures, resuscitations, and operative support.
• Participate in trauma and emergency general surgery consultations.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, APPs, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Practice autonomously while appropriately managing multiple complex clinical responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR.
• Support quality, patient safety, and performance initiatives within the Trauma Surgery service.
• Participate in professional development and potential leadership opportunities through UCHealth OAP.

Compensation

• Annual salary: $136,822–$179,379, based on experience
• Opportunity to earn up to $10,000 annually through the Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP)
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible candidates
• Fully paid malpractice coverage

Benefits

• CME allowance of up to $3,500 annually
• 5 CME days per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Optional 457(b) plan for additional retirement savings
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-provided long-term disability with buy-up options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options with eligible HDHP plans
• Identity protection and pet insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Paid time off beginning at hire
• Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI
• Additional leave programs
• Education assistance, including select degree programs that may be fully funded
• Up to $5,250 annually for other approved educational programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility with complimentary guidance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant interested in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency general surgery, and high-acuity inpatient care. You’ll join a collaborative clinical team while working in a role that offers autonomy, professional growth, leadership opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out for additional information.