Physician Assistant Florida

Hospital for Special Surgery•West Palm Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospital for Special Surgery is hiring a Physician Assistant in Florida to provide orthopedic care across outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units, and the operating room. The role includes independently evaluating and managing new and established patients, providing perioperative and post-operative care, assisting in surgery, performing office-based orthopedic procedures, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The Physician Assistant also supports patient education and communication, clinical documentation, order management, clinic workflow, and continuity of care. On-call, after-hours, and weekend coverage are required, along with flexibility to meet patient demand and practice needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current and unrestricted Florida licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants, or national board certification through ANCC, AANP, or equivalent for Nurse Practitioners.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration.
Active BLS/ACLS certification.
At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Strong orthopedic clinical and procedural expertise.
Ability to function independently with sound clinical judgment.
Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Ability to continuously stand or walk, or lift, handle, or carry material or equipment weighing 20–50 lbs.
Ability to work in an indoor setting with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
Ability to work in an OSHA Category 1 environment involving exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

Musculoskeletal experience in both an outpatient setting and an operating room.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and manage new and established patients, including history-taking, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
Manage post-operative patients and monitor recovery outcomes.
Deliver timely, evidence-based orthopedic care focused on quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Function as first assist in surgical procedures.
Provide pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up.
Perform office-based orthopedic procedures, including joint 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 and support discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.
Independently manage patient questions and concerns during clinic hours and after hours.
Educate patients about diagnoses, procedures, and recovery.
Document patient encounters, orders, and communications accurately and promptly in the EHR, in compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational standards.
Initiate and manage outpatient orders for therapy, medications, diagnostics, and referrals, as well as inpatient orders.
Coordinate care across providers and services.
Fit and manage durable medical equipment as part of patient care.
Serve as a clinical resource to clinical support staff and support efficient clinic and patient flow.
Collaborate with physicians and operational leadership.
Conduct billable telehealth and phone consultations as needed.
Provide after-hours phone coverage and clinical decision-making.
Participate in cross-coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers and assist with clinical support activities to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in community events and educational initiatives, provide medical expertise in outreach programs, and promote orthopedic health awareness.
Participate in required on-call, after-hours, and weekend coverage.