Physician Assistant (Spine Care Partners)

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Spine Care Partners is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our spine team in a clinic-focused role supporting Dr. Stevenson and Dr. Trimble. This position is ideal for a PA with experience in spine, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, or musculoskeletal care who enjoys patient interaction, clinical decision-making, and managing care plans in an outpatient setting. The PA will play a key role in evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and managing follow-up care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history and physical exams
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the physicians
• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
• Manage follow-up visits, including post-operative and conservative care patients
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery expectations
• Order and review labs, imaging, and referrals as appropriate
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Assist with in-office procedures as needed (injections, wound care, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSE:

• Active Florida Physician Assistant license or eligibility
• NCCPA certification
• Minimum 1–2+ years of experience as a PA in spine, neurosurgery, orthopedic, or related specialty
• Strong experience with musculoskeletal or neurologic patient care
• BLS and/or ACLS required in specific areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience in spine surgery or neurosurgery clinic setting
• Familiarity with spine conditions, imaging interpretation, and conservative management pathways
• Experience managing high patient volumes in a clinic environment

EDUCATION:

Physician Assistant:
Must be a graduate of CAAHEP (Council on the Accreditations of Allied Health Education Programs) approved university program. NCCPA certification required. Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the State of Florida.

SKILLS:

• Comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Proven work experience as a physician assistant
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Dedication to patient care
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Why Join us?

• Clinic-focused role with consistent schedule (no OR responsibilities)
• Collaborative environment with experienced spine specialists
• Opportunity to build expertise in a specialized spine practice
• Competitive compensation and benefits

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves continually during working hours.
• Frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Travel may be required to existing or new TOI locations.