Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) | Arches & Canyonlands Country
We are partnering with a well-respected, not-for-profit critical access hospital nestled in the heart of southeastern Utah to find a skilled and adventurous Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join their growing orthopedic team. If you're looking for a role that combines clinical excellence with an unmatched lifestyle — surrounded by red rock canyons, national parks, and year-round outdoor recreation — this is it.
This is more than a job. It's a chance to build something meaningful in a community that genuinely needs you, treating patients who want to get back to doing what they love in one of the most spectacular places on earth.
Position Details
- Setting: Orthopedic Clinic, ED, Inpatient, and Operating Room
- Patient Population: All ages — outdoor recreation injuries, fractures, sports injuries, acute trauma, and chronic joint conditions
- Schedule: Full-Time | Includes shared on-call coverage
- Location: Southern, UT (gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks)
- Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 per year
- Start Date: ASAP
Why Southern, UT?
Grand County is one of the most unique places in the country to live and work. Nestled at the base of the La Sal Mountains along the Colorado River and surrounded by iconic red rock landscapes, the area offers world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, off-roading, and river activities year-round. Add in a vibrant community of restaurants, breweries, art galleries, and local events, and you have a place that's genuinely extraordinary to call home. If you want your office and your playground to be in the same zip code, Grand County delivers.
About the Role
The Orthopedic PA is an advanced practice provider working in close collaboration with the orthopedic surgeon and a high-performing multidisciplinary team. This is a broad, dynamic role spanning the full continuum of orthopedic care — clinic, inpatient rounding, ED consults, and the OR — serving a high-volume population of outdoor recreation enthusiasts, visiting athletes, tourists, and local community members seeking to get back to the activities they love.
You will play a central role in building and sustaining a high-quality orthopedic program at a 17-bed critical access hospital where your contributions are visible, your autonomy is real, and your impact on the community is direct.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis
- Perform comprehensive orthopedic assessments — histories, musculoskeletal exams, and functional assessments across clinic, ED, and inpatient settings
- Formulate differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans for fractures, sprains, tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis, sports injuries, and other joint conditions
- Order, interpret, and communicate findings from radiographs, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and lab studies
Procedural & Perioperative Care
- First-assist in orthopedic surgical procedures including fracture fixation, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and soft-tissue procedures
- Perform office and bedside procedures: fracture reduction, casting and splinting, wound closure, joint aspirations and injections, tendon sheath injections, and bedside debridement
- Participate in all phases of perioperative care — pre-op evaluation, informed consent, post-op rounding, pain management, DVT prophylaxis, and discharge planning
Care Coordination & Follow-Up
- Manage post-operative and non-operative follow-up, monitor recovery progress, adjust treatment plans, and escalate to the surgeon when indicated
- Collaborate with PT, OT, athletic trainers, case management, primary care, and specialists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-activity timelines
On-Call & Access to Care
- Participate in shared orthopedic call coverage including ED consults, inpatient consults, and urgent add-on clinic access
- Support timely triage of walk-in and referral patients, including visiting athletes and tourists
Documentation, Quality & Professionalism
- Document all encounters, procedures, and communications accurately in the EMR per regulatory, billing, and coding standards
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocol development, and evidence-based order set creation
- Contribute to a culture of respect, accountability, and service aligned with the hospital's mission
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant program — required
- Current NCCPA certification — required
- Eligibility for unrestricted PA licensure in the State of Utah — required
- Current BLS certification — required
- ACLS and ATLS (or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe) — preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of orthopedic principles, fracture management, and perioperative care including basic radiographic interpretation
- Eligibility for hospital privileges at a critical access hospital and enrollment with major payers as an advanced practice provider
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years of PA experience in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, emergency medicine, or a musculoskeletal-focused specialty
- Prior first-assist experience in orthopedic procedures and comfort managing inpatient post-operative care
- Proficiency with EMR systems; experience in rural or critical access hospital settings highly desirable
- Strong procedural skills in casting, splinting, joint injection/aspiration, and fracture reduction
Why Apply Through Us?
This role is being placed exclusively through Welltech Partners. By applying through us, you'll have a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the entire process — from first contact through offer acceptance. All inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: upto $160,000 per year
- Medical insurance
- Mental health coverage for the entire family
- Retirement 403(b)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- A spectacular location — Moab, Utah, where your backyard is a national park
To apply or learn more, please submit your resume through Welltech Partners. All candidate information is kept strictly confidential.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
