Physician Assistant

OrthoVirginia Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia is seeking a licensed NP or PA to support a spine surgeon in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves comprehensive evaluations, pre-op and post-op care, and coordinating imaging and labs with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate has spine/orthopedic experience, strong patient education skills, and proficiency with EMR documentation. A rotating call schedule is part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with spine/orthopedic experience preferred.
• Outpatient clinic experience and ability to participate in rotating call.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, physical exams, and histories.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the spine surgeon.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies (imaging/labs).
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, options, medications, and recovery.
• Manage follow-up visits and continuity of care between appointments.
• Perform preoperative assessments and obtain necessary clearances.
• Support postoperative patient management and recovery.
• Maintain timely EMR documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in rotating call schedule.

Skills

Licensed NP

Ortho Spine exp

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.For OrthoVirginia, this appears to be a clinic-based Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) role supporting a Spine Surgeon, with shared call responsibilities.Position HighlightsSetting: Primarily outpatient clinicSpecialty: Spine / Orthopedic SurgerySchedule: Clinic-focused with rotating call coveragePatient Population: New and established spine patients, including surgical and non-surgical casesCore ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive patient evaluations, physical exams, and medical histories.Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the spine surgeon.Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies, including imaging and lab work.Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and recovery plans.Manage follow-up visits and continuity of care between physician appointments.Perform preoperative assessments and ensure all required clearances and diagnostics are completed.Support postoperative patient management and recovery.Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation.Collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes.Participate in a rotating call schedule.Ideal CandidateLicensed NP or PA.Orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, pain management, or surgical experience preferred.Comfortable independently assessing patients while collaborating with a spine surgeon.Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.Experience with pre-op and post-op patient care is highly desirable.Compensation Range for this position:$111,200.00 - $166,800.00Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.