Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Location: Moab

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Opportunity - Rural Critical Access Hospital

Location:

Moab, UTSetting:
Critical Access Hospital

Employment Type:

Full-Time, permanent position

Position Overview A rural critical access hospital in southeastern Utah is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a growing orthopedic service line serving an active outdoor recreation community.

This role offers a broad orthopedic scope across:
Clinic Emergency Department Inpatient care Operating room first assist

The position supports patients with both acute injuries and chronic orthopedic conditions in a highly collaborative team environment. Position Highlights Work directly with orthopedic surgeon and multidisciplinary care team Broad orthopedic exposure including:
Fracture management Sports injuries Joint disorders Perioperative orthopedic care First-assist opportunities in:
Fracture fixation Arthroscopy Joint reconstruction Soft tissue procedures Shared orthopedic call responsibilities High volume of outdoor recreation-related injuries Opportunity to help grow and shape orthopedic program services Clinical Responsibilities# Evaluation & Diagnosis Perform orthopedic histories and musculoskeletal examinations Diagnose and manage:
Fractures Sprains Tendon and ligament injuries Arthritis Sports-related injuries Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic studies including: X-rays CT MRI Ultrasound # Procedural & Surgical Care First-assist in orthopedic surgical procedures Perform office and bedside procedures including:
Casting and splinting Fracture reduction Joint aspiration and injection Wound closure Tendon sheath injections Participate in perioperative management including:
Post-op rounding Pain management DVT prophylaxis Discharge planning # Care Coordination Manage post-operative follow-up visits Collaborate with:
Physical therapy Occupational therapy Athletic trainers Case management Primary care providers Educate patients on:
Recovery expectations Rehabilitation Return-to-activity timelines Qualifications# Required Graduate of ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program NCCPA certification Eligible for Utah PA licensure Current BLS certification Orthopedic and perioperative clinical knowledge# Preferred 1-2 years orthopedic, sports medicine, or emergency medicine experience Orthopedic surgical first assist experience Rural or critical access hospital experience Procedural skills including:
Casting Splinting Joint injections Fracture reduction Compensation & Benefits Compensation range: $130,000 - $160,000 annually Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance Mental health coverage for family 403(b) retirement plan Paid time off Continuing education support Collaborative and supportive workplace culture Ideal Candidate Orthopedic-focused PA seeking broad procedural and clinical exposure Team-oriented provider comfortable in rural medicine environment Interest in sports injuries and active patient populations Adaptable clinician who values autonomy and collaboration Position Summary Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Setting:
Rural critical access hospital Focus:
Orthopedic clinic, ED, inpatient, and OR care Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 Environment:
High-acuity outdoor recreation community Lifestyle:
Exceptional outdoor recreation and work-life balance