Physician Assistant - Neuro & Spine Surgery

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic surgical care under the supervision of a surgeon. The role includes performing comprehensive histories and physicals, ordering diagnostics, and participating in all aspects of patient management.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting in procedures, and coordinating with the surgical team. State licensure and NCCPA certification are required, with ongoing CE credits encouraged.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a physician assistant program and NCCPA certification.
• State licensure and ongoing continuing education credits.
• Orthopedic surgery exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical exams and interpret diagnostic results.
• Order and supervise diagnostic tests and imaging as allowed.
• Prepare patients for surgery and manage post-operative care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Job Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Requisition Number: PHYSI003358

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $125,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a surgeon who specializes in neuro and spine, assist and participate in all aspects of the medical and surgical care of orthopedic patients by providing diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to the patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and make critical evaluations.
• Interpret and correlate subject and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis.
• Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical problems and implement management in conjunction with the physician.
• Formulate a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within the scope of practice.
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.
• Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professional.
• Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including x-ray examinations, MRI, bone scans, etc.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including education, positioning, and skin preparation.
• Perform minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal, and hardware removal.
• Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
• Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and take call for the Orthopedic surgeon, as requested.
• Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement treatment or therapeutic plan for patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics, braces and other Orthopedic devices as allowed by state legislation.
• Evaluate, screen, and council patient on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management, and education.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care.
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate.

GENERAL COMPENTENCIES DESIRED

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and the medical environment, especially with orthopedics for the ability to take a detailed medical history, conduct a physical examination, follow observation procedures, order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and to exercise a degree of judgment in integrating and interpreting findings.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professionals, and management.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personnel data.
• Ability to work as a true team player seeking continuously to improve the quality of care provided by the Orthopedic surgeon.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

CREDENTIALS DESIRED

Successful completion of a physician assistant program, certification by the NCCPA. State licensure along with maintaining the required continuing education credits.

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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