Physician Assistant – Orthopaedics

Full Job Description

Colorado Scoliosis and Spine Specialists is pleased to announce that they are seeking to hire an energetic and team-oriented Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Spine Surgery Practice in Greenwood Village, CO. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an internationally renowned complex spine surgeon to assist in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. The PA will help manage patients pre-and post-operatively in the office and will assist with peri-operative rounding in the hospital. The PA will be responsible for performing comprehensive physical examinations, reviewing each patient with the doctor, communicating with the patient care pathway, ordering conservative treatments, and managing prescribed medications. The ideal candidate should have a warm and vibrant personality, exceptional clinical skills and must have a desire to grow a practice and work independently while assisting the doctor. Candidates with prior experience in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine surgery, or another surgical specialty will be given first priority, however the doctor is also willing to train a promising candidate.

Opportunity Highlights:

Blend of clinic-based patient care and surgical assist responsibilities (if desired)

Assist with pre-, peri- and post-operative care.

Work in a collaborative, team-based environment with strong mentorship and support

Work alongside a renowned complex spine surgeon in a well-respected small, boutique practice.

Annual Salary: $125,000 to $160,000 per year

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, and quality measures.

The Physician Assistant will see patients at the office on clinic days, will assist with surgery on surgical days, and will round on patients in the hospital.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications in collaboration with Dr. Shay Bess
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient education and follow-up care
• Maintain compliance with documentation, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal outcomes
• Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
• Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring spine care.
• Assists the physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Triage and respond to patient questions.
• Documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Complete forms for Workman’s Compensation and Disability.
• Discuss patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
• Prepare discharge letters and make post-operative calls to referring physicians.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and document and communicate information to the care team.
• Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
• Liaison between attending physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
• Document patient encounters in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must maintain throughout employment

Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed during practice.

Strong clinical judgment, multitasking, and communication skills

Experience in pain management, orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine surgery, or another surgical specialty or outpatient surgery preferred (but not required)

Eligible to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid

Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration’s (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.

Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.

Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association of the American Red Cross.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to:

• Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat
• Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking
• Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.

Our office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person