Physician Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant to partner directly with a Spine Physician s role offers a dynamic blend of clinic care, operating room support, hospital rounding, and call responsibilities, allowing you to practice at the top of your license while working within a highly specialized spine team.

• Perform comprehensive physical exams, obtain medical histories, and develop treatment plans
• Evaluate and manage patients with spine-related conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Provide follow‑up care and ensure continuity between visits
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and medications

• Work alongside the Spine Physician in the OR
• Assist with perioperative care and surgical coordination
• Ensure all preoperative requirements are completed (clearances, testing, documentation)
• Support intraoperative and postoperative patient management within scope

• Perform hospital rounds for postoperative and inpatient spine patients
• Participate in call rotation, addressing urgent patient needs and clinical concerns
• Communicate patient updates and clinical findings with the physician

• Conduct preoperative assessments to confirm surgical readiness
• Identify patients who may not meet outpatient surgical criteria and alert appropriately
• Guide patients and families through the perioperative experience

• Complete all documentation, orders, and charts in a timely and accurate manner
• Adhere to Ortho Virginia policies, clinical protocols, and quality standards
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety and compliance

• Active NP or PA license (state-specific requirements apply)
• Experience in spine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, or surgical specialty preferred
• Ability to work across clinic, hospital, and surgical settings
• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a high‑performing team
• Flexibility to travel between Ortho Virginia locations as needed

• Part of a leading orthopedic and spine practice known for clinical excellence
• Work closely with an experienced Spine Specialist
• Engage in a diverse role with clinic, OR, rounding, and call exposure
• Practice in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment
• Team values innovation, quality care, and professional growth

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