Physician Assistant for Spine Surgeon

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado•Golden, CO

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are Orthopedic Centers of Colorado; a place that is physician-owned and seeks collaboration from our staff. We work hard to serve patients in Colorado while maintaining a fun and healthy work environment. We are both patient and staff focused. We value hard work ethic, team work, and above all a desire to provide the best patient care possible! POSITION OVERVIEW Seeking a Physician Assistant that will work directly with the attending spine surgeon (in Golden and Westminster) to provide comprehensive care across the continuum of treatment, including clinic, hospital, and operating room settings. This role involves evaluating new and established patients, perioperative management, surgical assistance, and coordination of care to ensure high-quality, efficient patient outcomes. This position requires focused attention, evaluation, and management of patient cases in a collaborative environment at the largest orthopedic group in Colorado!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current PA licensure (or eligibility) and NCCPA certification
Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a high-performing surgical team
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in orthopedic spine surgery preferred as well as prior spine or orthopedic experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage new patients, preoperative, and postoperative spine patients in clinic and hospital settings
Obtain focused medical histories, perform physical exams, and triage specialty-related complaints appropriately
Formulate and present assessments and plans to the supervising physician
Assist in the operating room, including exposure, retraction, instrumentation, closure, and intraoperative patient management
Perform inpatient rounds on post-surgical and consult patients
Manage perioperative care, including pre-op clearance coordination, consent review, and postoperative follow-up
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies (MRI, CT, X-rays, EMG, injections)
Respond to patient calls, messages, and portal communications; provide clinical guidance and education
Refill medications and manage postoperative pain and wound care under physician direction
Coordinate surgical cases, ensuring all required documentation, imaging, and equipment are available for surgery
Complete disability, FMLA, and related medical paperwork
Participate in evening and weekend call coverage as required
Collaborate with clinical staff, hospital teams, and ancillary services to optimize patient flow and outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or practice leadership