Physician Assistant Ortho Spine Non-Operative

Job Summary:

Busy outpatient Orthopedic Spine practice is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their team, to work alongside three spinal surgeons and three PAs in clinic. Please note this is a non-operative role. Ideal candidate can handle fast-paced environment and instill confidence in patients and their family members. 4 day work week. No weekends. No call.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all facets of perioperative care for surgical spine patients including performing
• history/physical examinations, interpreting laboratory/diagnostic tests, managing wounds.
• Obtain medical histories and conduct physical exams
• Triage patient phone calls and escalate to attending as appropriate
• Work up and treatment of non-operative patients including collaboration with appropriate referring
• physicians (neurology, physiatry, pain management)
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory data and radiographic studies (XR, CT, MRI, EMG)
• Write for post-op pain meds, including opioids for up to 3 months following surgery
• Explain treatment and care plans for both pre-op and post op
• Provide health education to patient and family members
• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies preferred
• Board Certification
• NYS Physician Assistant License
• DEA required
• Vast knowledge and proficiency in pain management.
• Proficient knowledge in orthopedics
• Knowledgeable in treating postoperative complications such as DVT/Pulmonary Embolism and
• Infections