Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

French Consulting; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

French Consulting is seeking a Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO. Work includes clinic, inpatient, perioperative care, and surgical first assisting with a collaborating orthopedic surgeon.

Schedule is Monday–Friday daytime, with no on-call. You’ll diagnose and treat extremity and spine conditions, perform casting and injections, manage emergencies, document thoroughly, and coordinate care with the team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA.
• At least 24 months within the last 36 months actively practicing as an Orthopedic Surgery PA (or in training).
• Demonstrated clinical and surgical first‑assistant competency, verifiable through logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room as a surgical first assistant.
• Provide perioperative care in conjunction with the treating surgeon.
• Admit patients and perform inpatient rounds under the surgeon's direction.
• Administer lifesaving procedures and medications in emergencies.

Skills

Casting

Injections

Surgical first assisting

Independent judgment

Communication

Documentation

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Job Description

Step into the operating room and the clinic with a team that keeps our Soldiers moving.

Job Opportunity: Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Fort Carson, CO

Start Date: ASAP – upon completion of credentialing, privileging, and security verification

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift between 0730–1600 (30-minute unpaid lunch); no on-call

Keep Our Soldiers Moving

Evans Army Community Hospital is hiring Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistants to provide clinic, inpatient, and perioperative care alongside a collaborating orthopedic surgeon. You will help patients of all ages recover from injuries and conditions of the extremities, spine, and related structures.

If you enjoy a hands‑on role that blends clinic work, casting and injections, and first assisting in the OR, this position offers the variety and autonomy you are looking for.

What You’ll Do

Orthopedic Clinic Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult on conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures for patients of all ages
• Obtain and evaluate medical histories, perform physical exams, and order labs, radiographs, ECGs, and other studies
• Perform non-operative management of fractures, including orthopedic casting and injections
• Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions per medical staff policy
• Counsel patients on medical problems, medications, expected treatment effects, and health maintenance

Surgical & Inpatient Support

• Assist the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room as a surgical first assistant
• Provide perioperative care in conjunction with the treating surgeon
• Admit patients and perform inpatient rounds under the direction of the orthopedic surgeon
• Administer lifesaving procedures and medications in emergencies pending physician availability

Team, Quality & Documentation

• Coordinate care with the healthcare team and initiate consultations to other specialties as needed
• Make entries in patient records and complete narrative summaries and other documentation
• Participate in monthly peer review and quality assurance chart reviews when requested
• Attend patient care conferences and professional staff meetings related to your assigned cases
• Instruct other team members on preventive medicine and related clinical topics

Who You Are

• A skilled orthopedic PA who is proficient in casting, injections, and surgical first assisting
• Comfortable exercising independent judgment while working within a collaborative care model
• Calm and decisive when patients present with emergent conditions
• A strong communicator who works well with surgeons, nurses, and patients
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to accurate documentation

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA

Experience

• At least 24 months within the last 36 months actively practicing as an Orthopedic Surgery PA (or in training)
• Demonstrated clinical and surgical first‑assistant competency, verifiable through clinical and surgical activity logs from prior institutions

Certifications & Licensure

• Current NCCPA certification
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications, maintained at your own expense
• Current, valid, unrestricted PA license
• Held in the U.S. jurisdiction where services are performed (Colorado)
• Must remain free of limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions

Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this contract)
• Ability to submit a complete credentialing package within 30 daysMeet DoD health requirements before placement
• Hepatitis B series with a positive titer; MMR and varicella (series or positive titer)
• Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or QuantiFERON)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Hands‑on variety: Clinic, casting, injections, and OR first assisting.
• Meaningful mission: Help Soldiers and military families get back to what matters.
• Collaborative practice: Work with a designated orthopedic surgeon who provides consultation and oversight.
• Predictable schedule: Monday–Friday daytime hours with no on‑call.
• Stable contract: 12‑month base period with four 12‑month option years.
• Colorado living: Fort Carson sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs.

French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.