Physician Assistant - Spine
About The Position
This is a full-time Physician Assistant position focused on spine care, working Monday through Friday, primarily at OAM Headquarters in Muskegon. The PA will work closely with an assigned spine surgeon, providing comprehensive patient care in both clinical and surgical settings. Responsibilities include clinic duties, surgical first assist, hospital rounding, and participating in the PA call rotation. The role involves managing patients throughout their care continuum, from initial evaluation and treatment through surgery and postoperative recovery. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in both operative and non-operative spine care, with collaboration among the Spine team physicians when needed. OAM + i’move emphasizes employee well-being, work-life balance, and career growth, fostering a collaborative environment with fellowship-trained orthopaedic physicians.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant degree
- Current NCCPA certification
- Eligibility for or current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Michigan
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Strong critical-thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and develop an effective 1:1 working relationship with a physician
- Comfortable working in both clinical and surgical environments
- Ability to provide compassionate patient education
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the care team
- Proficient computer skills
- Proficient EMR skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to changing patient and physician needs
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Handling and assisting with patients
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Eye-hand coordination
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds
- Normal visual acuity and hearing
Nice To Haves
- Previous orthopaedic experience
- Previous neurosurgery experience
- Previous spine experience
- Experienced Physician Assistants
- New graduates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with an interest or clinical experience in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, or spine care.
- Prior physician office/hospital experience
- Emergency or orthopaedic rotation experience
Responsibilities
- Work 1:1 with an assigned spine surgeon, providing patient care in both the clinic and surgical environment.
- Evaluate patients through medical history, physical examination, review of diagnostic studies, and assessment of clinical findings.
- Order appropriate laboratory studies, X-rays, imaging, and other diagnostic testing within scope of practice.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
- Perform preoperative histories and physicals and provide appropriate patient education.
- Function as first assist in spine surgeries, including patient positioning, assisting throughout the surgical procedure, wound closure, and completion of appropriate postoperative orders and documentation.
- Assist with postoperative patient care and follow-up, including assessing recovery and providing appropriate education and treatment recommendations.
- Round on hospitalized spine patients, provide follow-up care, collaborate with the physician and care team, and complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Prescribe medications within the scope of PA licensure and applicable Michigan law.
- Maintain timely and accurate patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate with patients and families regarding treatment plans, postoperative care, questions, and follow-up needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, surgical teams, and other members of the patient's care team.
- Provide coverage with another Spine surgeon when the PA's primary physician is unavailable.
- Participate in the established PA call rotation.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in required professional development, education, and training activities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Great PTO
- Complete benefits package
- Several coverages at no cost to the employee
- Schedule with weekends usually on a voluntary basis
- Many paid holidays off
- 401k plan with 3% safe harbor and discretionary profit-sharing contribution (after one year of employment)
- 4 Priority Health medical plans with HSA and FSA options
- Delta dental
- Vision
- Short-term disability (at no cost)
- Long-term disability (at no cost)
- Life Insurance (at no cost)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
