About OSSWF:

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida has been a cornerstone of orthopedic care in the Fort Myers area for over 23 years. Our practice boasts a team of 16 fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specializing in various subspecialities. We are committed to excellence and continued growth, offering comprehensive services including onsite Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, MRI, and digital X-ray. We prioritize patient care and strive for the highest standards of service.

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida’s state-of-the-art, 60,000 square-foot facility incorporates the latest in leading-edge technology in order to provide optimal care for patients who have bone, joint, muscle and spine problems. Our office includes five Centers of Excellence and a full Physical Therapy and Occupational/Hand Therapy division, which work in close coordination with our physicians to provide non-operative, preoperative, post-operative and preventive care.

Job Summary: Provide surgical and non-surgical treatment of patients with spine related conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Candidate will work closely with attending spine surgeon in clinic setting evaluating surgical and non-surgical patients.
• 1st assistant in surgery – Performs first assist duties, including ensuring all needed equipment and supplies are present.
• Post-op – Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients, performs post-op procedures and more
• Discharge planning– Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explains discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the patient’s care plan

Core Competences:

• Responsible for promoting the Standards of Excellence for Orthopedic Specialists while demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, volunteers, peers and physicians
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment, demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient care
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments

Minimum Requirements (education, experience, special skills and licenses or certifications required):

• Florida licensed as Physician Assistant or ARNP
• Five years of professional clinical experience and significant spine PA experience required
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Comments:

• Candidate will have the opportunity to bonus quarterly and substantially increase financial remuneration.
• Candidate will work closely with attending spine surgeon but also have the opportunity to have significant autonomy in clinical setting.
• Candidate will have full support of medical assistant staff and act as a true physician extender
• Candidate will be a part of a strong, friendly team and work in a brand new state of the art spine center with adjoining state of the art surgery center.
• Very good quality of life and work quality balance.