Physician Assistant Florida
Hospital for Special Surgery•West Palm Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical partner to the physician, supporting the growth, quality, and operational efficiency of the orthopedic practice. This role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care across ambulatory, inpatient, and perioperative settings while ensuring a timely, safe, and exceptional patient experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in a mixed setting of clinic and hospital based experience including OR first assist role.
- Bachelor's.
- Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.
- Physician Assistant, Florida.
- BLS.
- Current Florida State registration.
- Infection Control Certificate must be current.
- Must have taken child abuse recognition course.
- Must possess strong clinical skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's, Physician assistant.
- Current NCCPA Certificate - 100 hours of continuing medical education must be logged every 2 years.
- Recertification Examination must be taken every 6-10 years and passed successfully.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate and manage new and established patients, including comprehensive history-taking, physical examination, and treatment planning
- Independently manage post-operative patients and monitor recovery outcomes
- Deliver timely, evidence-based orthopedic care with a focus on quality, safety, and patient outcomes
- Function as first assist in surgical procedures
- Provide perioperative care including pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up
- Perform office-based orthopedic procedures, including: Joint injections (e.g., corticosteroid injections), Joint aspirations, Iovera and other approved procedures
- Perform independent wound closure in accordance with clinical standards
- Participate in inpatient rounding and management of orthopedic patients
- Initiate and manage inpatient orders
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning
- Independently manage patient questions and concerns during clinic hours and after-hours
- Provide clear education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and recovery
- Ensure a responsive, patient-centered experience
- Accurately document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Complete documentation, orders, and communications in a timely manner
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational standards
- Independently initiate and manage: Outpatient orders (therapy, medications, diagnostics, referrals), Inpatient orders
- Coordinate care across providers and services
- Fit and manage durable medical equipment (DME) as part of patient care
- Serve as a clinical resource to clinical support staff
- Support efficient clinic workflow, patient flow, and care delivery
- Collaborate closely with physicians and operational leadership
- Conduct billable telehealth and phone consultations
- Provide after-hours phone coverage and clinical decision-making
- Participate in cross-coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
- Assist with clinical support activities to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in community events and educational initiatives
- Provide medical expertise in outreach programs
- Promote orthopedic health awareness and education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
