A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
About The Spine and Orthopedic Center The Spine and Orthopedic Center is a well-established and busy private orthopedic, spine, neurology, and pain management practice. We have 4 offices throughout Southern California, including in Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Santa Maria, and Bakersfield. This position is based in our Santa Maria office, with travel 1-2 days per month to our other offices. The Spine and Orthopedic Center is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care relating to back and neck conditions. Additionally, we also specialize in conservative, non-surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot conditions, and in treatment of neurological conditions. We believe that patients benefit from a conservative (non-surgical), multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Treatment options include pain management, spinal injections, and, if necessary, minimally invasive surgeries such as outpatient microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, and arthroscopic surgery. Responsibilities Evaluating new and follow-up patients in clinic Medication management, including issuing appropriate prescriptions, and administering medications and refills In-office procedures Assisting with pre-op and post-op clinical care Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions Making appropriate referrals and documenting patient care in a manner that is compliant with the applicable type of insurance (i.e. PPO, Medicare, personal injury, and worker's compensation) On call rotation for patients under the supervision of a physician Assist in surgery 1 day a week Preferred Skills & Requirements PA must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program License to practice Medicine as a PA with a current valid state license. Must be Board Certified and able to provide proof of Board Certification. BLS and ACLS Certification We welcome new graduates as well as established PA's Salary $160,000/year, plus profitability bonusing
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Generous paid time off policy Paid CME hours and expenses Medical specialties: Neurology Spine/Orthopedics Pain Medicine Surgery Contact Information lilly@spineandorthocenter.com
