Orthopedic PA

The location -

Population of Trinidad is 10,000. You are 3 hours from Denver, less than 2 hours from Colorado Springs and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe New Mexico.


The facility -

The 25 bed Critical Access Hospital is located 50 yards from the clinic and strives to be a model for rural healthcare and wellness in partnership with their communities. They offer an expansive array of outpatient and inpatient services which include a cardiopulmonary department, diagnostic imaging, women's health, rehabilitation services, and pathology.
The Health Professional Shortage Area Score (HPSA) for this site is an 11 per HRSA.

The position -

Working with 1 Orthopedic Physician (7 years tenure)
Monday - Thursday
Typically 1 day per week in the OR
Typically 3 days per week in the Clinic
16 - 18 patients per day in the clinic
General otho, lot's of knees, minimal hips
Limited call schedule to be discussed with the Physician during initial interview
Athena EMR

Compensation and benefits -

Salary of $135,000 and up DOE
Aggressive Sign on bonus (maybe up to 20k)
Relocation up to $15,000
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), malpractice, holidays, and PTO
5 days of CME, $4,000 allowance
403b retirement plan