Surgical Physician Assistant
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Job Description
- Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Full-Time
- Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island
- Locations: Ronkonkoma, Garden City, Huntington, & Jamaica Estates
About Us
Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island is a premier, minimally invasive spinal surgery practice providing world-class, cutting-edge spinal care to the Tri-State area. We are rapidly expanding across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our dynamic clinical and surgical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedics, neurosurgery, or a related specialty, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our physicians in both clinical and surgical settings, including serving as a first assist in spinal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete initial patient histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations
- Serve as first assist in spinal surgeries, including cervical and lumbar fusions
- Develop, document, and communicate patient care plans; ensure follow-through on all aspects of care
- Perform inpatient rounds and evaluate inpatient and ER consults
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and spinal imaging
- Perform in-office procedures such as trigger-point and joint injections
- Collaborate closely with attending physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Qualifications
NCCPA Board Certification (PA-C) required
Active New York State Physician Assistant License
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant (spine, orthopedic, or neurosurgery preferred)
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Willingness to travel between Ronkonkoma, Garden City, Huntington, & Jamaica Estates locations
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure fees
- Professional development support
Medical Specialty
Medical-Surgical | Orthopedics | Spine Surgery
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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