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Job Description

Spine Institute of Central Florida is in search of an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant for our very busy Orthopaedic Spine Practice.

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, and high functioning professionals providing highest level of care both surgically and non-surgically under the supervision of our 2 fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons.

PA-C will perform comprehensive orthopaedic spine surgery exams, will order appropriate diagnostic imaging, interventional injections, spine specialized rehabilitation programs and additional 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:

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs history and ortho physical exams, image reviews, post-operative visits
• Casting various extremity fractures
• Joint injections under fluoro/ultrasound and in room injections
• Image reviews: MRIs, CT scans, Xrays, whole body bone scans
• Works closely with fellow 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, referral responses, labs, etc. and develop appropriate plan of care
• Completes pre-operative review of all records
• Must have basic knowledge of X-rays and imaging pertaining to the lumbar and cervical spine
• Manages and fully understands the worker’s compensation/LOP patient process in the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduated 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 computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, diagnostic imaging systems and EMR
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess extensive knowledge of orthopedic, neurological and spinal anatomy and physiology and understand/perform the appropriate exam techniques for evaluation.
• Must be comfortable with pre- and post-operative patient management in a surgical setting.
• Must have knowledge of pre-operative contraindicated medications and supplements.
• Must have general pharmaceutical knowledge of common medications ordered for pre- and post-operative patient management: antibiotic therapy, pain management, post-op nausea, etc.