Physician Assistant Florida

Hospital for Special Surgery•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide orthopedic care in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units, and the operating room. The role independently evaluates and manages new and established patients, including post-operative patients, and delivers evidence-based care focused on quality, safety, and patient outcomes. The clinician also assists in surgery, provides perioperative care and office-based orthopedic procedures, and coordinates inpatient and outpatient care. The position includes patient education and communication, timely electronic health record documentation, care coordination, durable medical equipment management, and collaboration with physicians, clinical support staff, and operational leadership. Additional duties may include billable telehealth and phone consultations, after-hours coverage, cross-coverage for other advanced practice providers, and participation in community and educational initiatives. On-call, after-hours, and weekend coverage are required, with flexibility to meet patient 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 an equivalent organization for Nurse Practitioners.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration.
Active BLS/ACLS certification.
Minimum 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 meet physical demands of continuously standing or walking, or lifting, handling, or carrying equipment or materials weighing 20–50 lbs.
Availability for required on-call, after-hours, and weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

Musculoskeletal experience in both an outpatient setting and operating room.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and manage new and established patients through history-taking, physical examination, and treatment planning.
Independently 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 perioperative care, including 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, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and support discharge planning.
Manage patient questions and concerns during clinic hours and after hours; educate patients about diagnoses, procedures, and recovery.
Document patient encounters in the EHR and complete documentation, orders, and communications in a timely manner.
Maintain 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, provide after-hours phone coverage and clinical decision-making, and participate in cross-coverage for other APPs.
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 and education.