What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- CERTIFIED position at Spine Institute of Central Florida?

Spine Institute of Central Florida is a busy, fast paced Orthopaedic Spine Surgery practice. We specialize in the entire spectrum of non-surgical and surgical care of the spine. Physician Assistants at our practice are highly specialized, detail oriented, well trained, providing the highest level of care both surgically and non-surgically under the supervision of our 3 fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons.

PA-C will perform comprehensive orthopaedic spine surgery exams, will order appropriate diagnostic imaging, interventional injections, and treatment plans under physician supervision. We employ a multidisciplinary team approach comprising of the best trained spine specialists working together to maximize recovery for our entire patient population.

Essential Functions - Duties & Responsibilities :

Performs history and ortho physical exams, image reviews, post-operative visits
Surgical first assisting, hospital rounding, hospital consults
First assisting in our Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint injections
Image reviews : MRIs, CT scans, Xrays, whole body bone scans
Works closely with Orthopaedic spine surgeons for imaging reviews, patient symptom discussions, medication issues, medical / surgical planning
Orders appropriate imaging and diagnostic studies
Interprets necessary pre-operative testing results, clearances, reports, labs, etc. and develops appropriate plan of care
Completes pre-operative review of all records
Must have basic knowledge of X-rays and imaging pertaining to spinal anatomy
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Must possess current Florida PA-C license

Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of HIPAA regulations

Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills

Must have excellent time management skills

Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of orthopedic, neurological and spinal anatomy and physiology and understand / perform the appropriate physical examination techniques for evaluation.

Pre- and post-operative patient management in a surgical setting.

Must have general pharmaceutical knowledge of common medications ordered for pre- and post-operative patient management : antibiotic therapy, pain management, post-op nausea, etc.

Comprehensive benefit package :

Health

Dental

401K with up to 3% Employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education credit reimbursement plus much more

Great family-oriented practice with amazing support staff including highly trained medical assistants, RTs and administrative staff

Benefits :

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Full time and rotational weekends rounding on inpatients

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