Physician Assistant
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in various medical disciplines - Orthopedics experience a plus, prior experience in spine even better, demonstrating proficiency in patient care, clinical assessments, and treatment protocols.
This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services. Competitive salary and bonus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and patient assessments to determine health status.
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations and interpret results to develop effective treatment plans.
- Manage acute pain and provide care in critical situations, including triage and emergency response.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in hospital settings.
- Document patient information accurately using EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, and Athena.
- Participate in clinical research and trials, contributing to data collection and analysis.
- Provide education on health coaching, nutrition, and disease prevention to patients.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and NCQA standards in all patient interactions.
- Engage in outpatient, inpatient and surgical care.
Experience
Candidates should have experience or training in the following areas:
- Orthopedics and/or spine experience with familiarity in surgical and ambulatory settings.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) and CPT coding for accurate medical documentation.
- Experience with outpatient and hospital services, and office clinical operations.
- Familiarity with management of chronic conditions of the back and neck.
- Background in orthopedics and/or spine, neuro, is preferred.
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology knowledge, and basic life support techniques. We welcome candidates who are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute their expertise within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute
- Jacksonville, FL 32258 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Jacksonville, FL 32258: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong background in medical disciplines, with a preference for experience in orthopedics, spine, or neurology. Proficiency in ICD/CPT coding and familiarity with surgical and ambulatory settings are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at North Florida Surgeons, P.A a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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