Physician Assistant -Orthopaedics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the operating room exclusively with spine procedures, including intraoperative support for surgeons
• Conducting comprehensive clinic-based patient evaluations, histories, and physicals
• Providing patient education and facilitating post-operative care
• Performing office procedures such as injections, aspirations, casting, and splinting
• Reviewing and interpreting diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scans)
• Managing lab results and coordinating necessary diagnostics
• Supporting pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up
• Documenting patient encounters accurately within the EHR system
• Prescribing medications and managing treatment plans
• Participating in collaborative team meetings and patient care discussions
• Providing occasional hospital consults and light call coverage as needed
• Conduct independent clinic to include new patient evaluations and post operative follow ups

Qualifications:

• NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant or equivalent
• Prior orthopaedic/spine surgery experience, particularly in the operating room, is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, initiative, and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Eligible for licensure in Alabama  (Tennessee license a plus)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
• Constant standing and walking
• Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas
• Constantly work at a productive pace