Job Description:

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 visitsSurgical first assisting, hospital rounding, hospital consultsFirst assisting in our Ambulatory Surgical CenterJoint injectionsImage reviews: MRIs, CT scans, Xrays, whole body bone scansWorks closely with Orthopaedic spine surgeons for imaging reviews, patient symptom discussions, medication issues, medicalsurgical planningOrders appropriate imaging and diagnostic studiesInterprets necessary pre-operative testing results, clearances, reports, labs, etc. and develops appropriate plan of careCompletes pre-operative review of all recordsMust have basic knowledge of X-rays and imaging pertaining to spinal anatomyOther duties as assigned.Qualifications & Requirements:Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programMust possess current Florida PA-C licenseDemonstrates knowledge and compliance of HIPAA regulationsDemonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skillsMust have excellent time management skillsMust have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of orthopedic, neurological and spinal anatomy and physiology and understandperform 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, prehensive benefit package:HealthDental401K with up to 3% Employer matchPaid vacation and sick timeContinuing education credit reimbursement plus much moreGreat family-oriented practice with amazing support staff including highly trained medical assistants, RTs and administrative staffBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Full time and rotational weekends rounding on inpatients