Physician Assistant - Spine Surgery and Outpatient Orthopedic

Position Summary

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is looking for an experienced spine PA to join a high-volume, established orthopedic practice working directly alongside a busy spine surgeon. This role offers a strong mix of clinical autonomy and OR experience, with exposure to a substantial surgical and outpatient caseload. You will act as first assistant in the operating room in our ASC and hospital ORs, work independently in the clinic, and round on post-operative patients in the hospital.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, growth-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative culture, and a professionally rewarding work environment await the right person.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a quarterly productivity-based incentive program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning - greets and identifies patients; conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments, including history, physical examination, and patient positioning as needed. Develops and manages individualized care plans.
• Surgical Assisting & Pre/Post Operative Care – Functions as surgical first assistant in a range of spine procedures, including decompressions, fusions, and minimally invasive techniques. Delivers comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and counseling, and manages post-operative rounding, pain management, wound assessment, and discharge planning in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnostic & Treatment Orders - orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within scope of practice. Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and home health aides in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Clinical Procedures - administers and injects medications; performs wound care, casting, splinting, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal. Assists with surgical procedures and maintains technical proficiency in assigned specialties prior to performance.
• Documentation & Medical Records - maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation across all patient encounters, including hospital rounds, charting, and all required paperwork.
• Patient & Family Education - instructs and counsels patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, therapeutic regimens, and self-care using established education materials.
• Clinical Excellence & Evidence-Based Practice - Applies current clinical protocols, guidelines, and evidence-based knowledge in all decision-making. Pursues ongoing formal and independent learning to sustain and advance clinical competency.
• Emergency Response - initiates Basic and Advanced Life Support measures in response to emergency situations.
• Collaboration & Advocacy - builds effective relationships with supervising physicians, consultants, discharge planners, and care teams. Advocates for patients, families, colleagues, and the broader healthcare profession.
• Professional Conduct & Compliance - completes all assigned duties, supports team members as directed, and adheres to all organizational policies as outlined during onboarding and updated in the Teammate Handbook.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR and BLS certification required.
• Experience in ortho surgery, ortho spine, or neurosurgery preferred. Comfort with surgical assisting responsibilities, ideally prior spine OR experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clinical & Technical Expertise - advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills, with comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and Standards of Care as they relate to the specialty.
• Communication - clear, effective verbal and written communication with patients, physicians, and staff at all levels.
• Interpersonal Skills - superior customer service orientation; demonstrates patience, composure, and collaboration in all interactions.
• Compliance & Safety - thorough understanding of and strict adherence to safety protocols, risk management procedures, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Organization & Attention to Detail - manages time and competing priorities efficiently, with meticulous accuracy and follow-through.
• Problem-Solving - resourceful in identifying and resolving first-level issues; tenacious in seeing problems through to resolution while maintaining objectivity.
• Adaptability - responds to change, delays, and unexpected events with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Performance & Accountability - self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision; holds self to a high standard of excellence, provides and receives feedback constructively, and consistently overcomes obstacles to deliver results.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

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