Physician Assistant (Spine Care Partners)

Physician Assistant Opportunity

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

Qualifications/License:

• Active Florida Physician Assistant license or eligibility
• NCCPA certification
• Minimum 12+ 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:

• 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.