APP - Ortho

With an abundance of outdoor adventures just waiting for you in your off time. FHW is a
physician-led organization grounded in our intention to transform the health of the communities we
serve in Western Colorado. Our critical access hospital, while a rural classification in name only, is a 25-
bed facility serving our community with 24/7 emergency room services, a 30-plus clinic medical facility,
robust adult and pediatric rehabilitation clinics, a wide range of imaging and lab tests and respiratory
therapy. We often describe our rootedness and community involvement through staff being active in
what they are passionate about while also finding ways to give back in a meaningful way to our
community - the community where we live, thrive, and serve. 

Family Health West is a well-established multi-specialty practice. The candidate should be a
team player, willing to develop and grow an orthopedic program, who enjoys working closely with a
multi-specialty group and communicates well with patients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:
● Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with hip, knee, and shoulder related injuries and
conditions.
● Assist in the operating room, including preoperative planning, surgical assistance, and
postoperative management.
● Conduct physical examinations, obtain medical histories, and develop treatment plans in
collaboration with physicians.
● Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic studies.
● Provide patient education regarding treatment plans, surgeries, post-operative care, and
rehabilitation options.
● Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations.
● Participate in the development of patient care protocols and treatment strategies.
● Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists,
to optimize patient care.
● Maintain detailed and accurate patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Our organization boasts:
● Not-for-profit organization
● Hospital employed
● 25 bed critical access hospital
● Board certified physicians
● Over 50 employed providers
● A strong and growing primary care base

Practice Details:
● Full spectrum of orthopedic care
● Clinic location in Fruita, Colorado
● Elective cases performed Monday-Friday until 5:00pm
● Surgical cases for orthopedics range from small soft tissue repairs to large bone fractures and
total joint replacements (knees, hips and shoulders)
● Practice includes rehabilitation services on-site and in surrounding clinics
● Strong Emergency Department capable of fracture and dislocation reductions, stabilization, and
splinting of most presenting injuries

Job Description Essential Functions
● Full Time, 80 hours per pay period
● Monday - Friday
● No Weekends
● Supporting physician with a combination of clinic days, inpatient rounding, and support in the
OR
● Surgical first-assist experience is preferred

Qualification Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
Unrestricted license to practice in the state of Colorado
Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications
Prior experience in orthopedics is preferred, but not required
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Qualified applicants must be Immunizations required for employment

Salary starts at $136,240 annually