Physician Assistant

For OrthoVirginia, this appears to be a clinic-based Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) role supporting a Spine Surgeon, with shared call responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Setting: Primarily outpatient clinic
• Specialty: Spine / Orthopedic Surgery
• Schedule: Clinic-focused with rotating call coverage
• Patient Population: New and established spine patients, including surgical and non-surgical cases

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, physical exams, and medical histories.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the spine surgeon.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies, including imaging and lab work.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and recovery plans.
• Manage follow-up visits and continuity of care between physician appointments.
• Perform preoperative assessments and ensure all required clearances and diagnostics are completed.
• Support postoperative patient management and recovery.
• Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in a rotating call schedule.

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed NP or PA.
• Orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, pain management, or surgical experience preferred.
• Comfortable independently assessing patients while collaborating with a spine surgeon.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Experience with pre-op and post-op patient care is highly desirable.