Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Spine Surgery)

• Focus: Back and neck conditions; outpatient care and operating room involvement

Description

Work with an orthopaedic spine surgeon to provide comprehensive care for patients with spine conditions. In this role, you evaluate patients, interpret diagnostic imaging, coordinate treatment plans, assist during spine procedures, and manage postoperative follow-up. The position offers exposure to both outpatient clinical care and the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with back and neck conditions

• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and assess clinical findings

• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging (within scope), including X-rays, MRI, and CT

• Develop and coordinate treatment plans in collaboration with the orthopaedic spine surgeon

• Order diagnostic studies, physical therapy, and other conservative treatments

• Prescribe medications within authorized scope of practice

• Participate in preoperative evaluations and surgical planning

• Assist the surgeon in the operating room during spine procedures

• Provide postoperative care, including follow-up evaluations and monitoring recovery

• Coordinate patient care and communicate with referring providers, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals

• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and recovery expectations

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program

• Current Michigan Physician Assistant license

• Current Michigan controlled substance license/registration, as applicable

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification

• Orthopaedic experience preferred; spine surgery experience highly desirable

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in both outpatient clinical and operating room environments