Full-Time Physician Assistant-Spine Surgeon
Job Description
OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!
The Orthopaedic Physician Assistant will be an integral part of the Orthopaedic Spine Team by providing to the care of the patients and the efficiency of the system. The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the orthopaedic spinal surgeon in the care of persons with spinal disorders; must relate well to other people and be tolerant and considerate of their condition by understanding their anxieties and allaying their fears.
Under the supervision of the Physician the Orthopaedic Spine Physician Assistant will:
- First assist the surgeon in the operating room, complete paperwork and the assessing of patients in between OR cases
- See clinic patients and follow up on the numerous details associated with a clinical practice
- Perform routine examinations and pre-operative history and physical exams, communicating with patients regarding questions, test results, MRI results, surgery, and post-operative follow-up, etc.
- Dictate clinic notes, H&P and discharge summaries, review pre-operative studies to include CXRs, EKGs, and routine lab tests
Requirements:
- Formal training which will be indicated by graduation from an accredited physician assistant program certification by the NCCPA and licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Colorado.
- Prior clinical and surgical spine orthopaedic experience preferred. Required to cover call (phone calls only) with supervising physicians.
- Current ACLS or BLS certification
Strong patient communication skills and sound surgical assisting abilities are a must for this position. There is a good deal of autonomy afforded the physician assistant as experience grows, therefore the ability to think independently and problem solve will be an asset to the applicant.
Must have attention to detail, take initiative to provide the best efficient care possible, understand the specialized practice and provide the very highest level care possible, strive to continue to learn and to be seen as a spine expert over time, and continue the professional education of orthopaedic spine care.
Physical guidelines include ability to stand/walk for up to eight hours/day, bend, stoop, twist, assist patients in turning, assist patients in arising from an exam table, push wheelchair patients, and assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $90,000 – $130,000/year, commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Medical Education (position specific)
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
