Orthopedic & Pain Management Physician Assistant

Job Description Summary

AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing Orthopedic and Pain Management team in Zephyrhills, Florida. This unique role provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with board-certified orthopedic surgeons and pain management specialists in the evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients experiencing musculoskeletal conditions, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain disorders, and spine-related conditions.

Responsibilities

Orthopedic Care

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.

• Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and follow-up assessments.

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic surgical patients.

• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

• Provide patient education regarding treatment options, recovery expectations, and injury prevention.

• Manage fracture care, joint disorders, sports injuries, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Pain Management Care

• Assess patients experiencing acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions.

• Participate in the development of individualized pain treatment plans.

• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapies as appropriate.

• Educate patients on medication management, procedural interventions, lifestyle modification, and alternative therapies.

• Coordinate care with specialists, primary care providers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Assist with office-based procedures and follow-up care related to pain management services.

General Clinical Duties

• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices.

• Maintain compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

• Support patient-centered care while ensuring exceptional patient experience and satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current Florida PA-C license.

• National board certification as a PA-C.

• Current BLS certification.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics, Pain Management, Spine, Sports Medicine, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or related specialty.

Compensation & Benefits

AdventHealth offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer match

• Malpractice coverage