Physician Assistant Certified

Spine Institute of Central Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spine Institute of Central Florida seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care alongside orthopaedic spine surgeons. You will perform comprehensive exams, interpret imaging, and develop treatment plans in a fast-paced setting across Polk and Hillsborough counties.

Responsibilities include hospital consults, rounding, surgical first assisting, and pre/post-operative visits with documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant Certification and Florida PA license or eligibility.
• Experience in orthopedics, neurosurgery, pain management, or spine care.
• Proficiency in histories, exams, imaging interpretation, and evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong patient education, counseling on procedures and rehabilitation, with clear communication.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and standard clinical workflows.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s PA program; BLS/ACLS preferred.
• Willingness to ongoing education and spine procedure training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with orthopaedic spine surgeons.
• Conduct comprehensive orthopaedic exams and interpret imaging/results.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with supervising surgeons and anesthesia/pain management physicians.
• Hospital consultations, rounding, surgical first assisting.
• Pre- and post-operative visits and minor in-office procedures.
• Document encounters in the medical record.

Skills

Orthopedic spine

Patient assessment

Imaging interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s PA

Florida PA license or eligibility

BLS/ACLS preferred

Job description

Company Description The Spine Institute of Central Florida provides comprehensive non-surgical and surgical spine care as well as general orthopaedic care. The practice is committed to highly individualized, compassionate care using advanced, state-of-the-art technologies and procedures to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Role Description The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care in collaboration with orthopaedic spine surgeons including but not limited to: Conducting comprehensive orthopaedic exams, interpreting diagnostic imagine and results, developing and implementing treatment plans. Daily responsibilities also include hospital consults, rounding, surgical first assisting, pre and post operative visits, performing minor in-office procedures as appropriate, and documenting encounters in the medical record. The role also involves coordinating care with supervising surgeons as well as anesthesia/pain management physicians. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Polk and Hillsborough county offices.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant Certification and active, unrestricted Florida PA license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience or strong interest in orthopedics, neurosurgery, pain management, or spine care in an outpatient or hospital setting.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting imaging and diagnostic tests, and formulating evidence-based treatment plans.
• Skill in patient education, counseling on procedures and rehabilitation, and clear, compassionate communication with diverse patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and support staff, and to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard clinical workflows.
• Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality, individualized patient care.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program; BLS and ACLS certifications preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education, training in advanced spine procedures, and practice development initiatives.