Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Spine

SpineSearch is partnering with a leading healthcare system in New York City to identify a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant. This role will work closely with a renowned spine surgeon within a dynamic, innovative academic practice affiliated with a top-tier medical center and specialty spine hospital.

This rapidly growing department offers a highly collaborative environment with opportunities to help establish and expand an ambulatory care practice, while contributing to the development of new clinical services within orthopedic spine care.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients with orthopedic, neurological spine, rehabilitation medicine, and pain management conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Manage care coordination for patients requiring non-operative treatment
• Assist in optimizing pre-operative care in collaboration with multidisciplinary providers
• Obtain and follow up on consultations from other specialties
• Conduct peer-to-peer consultations to secure surgical pre-authorizations and approvals for diagnostic testing
• Perform inpatient rounds independently and/or alongside attending physicians
• Prepare charts in accordance with protocol and order appropriate imaging using the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patient care, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests
• Prescribe and administer pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, including injections
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
• Perform minor procedures such as dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and brace application
• Conduct post-operative follow-ups, including wound assessments and patient education
• Communicate with patients via phone and EMR, ensuring timely documentation of all interactions
• Triage patient calls and provide clinical guidance to patients and families
• Oversee scheduling workflows, ensuring urgent cases are prioritized appropriately
• Manage prescription requests and documentation within the EMR (EPIC)
• Oversee attending physicians’ in-basket tasks within EPIC
• Complete administrative documentation including disability forms, workers’ compensation, and patient correspondence
• Support patients and families in making informed healthcare decisions
• Facilitate transitions of care across healthcare settings, including admissions, discharges, and home care coordination
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and care pathways
• Participate in clinical research initiatives, including design and implementation of trials
• Adhere to institutional and departmental policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience
• Active New York RN and Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure (or eligibility), and/or New Jersey NP licensure
• Active New York and/or New Jersey Physician Assistant License
• National board certification and DEA registration required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other relevant master’s degree
• Clinical doctorate (DNP or equivalent)
• Prior experience in orthopedic care (spine, hip & knee), physical medicine & rehabilitation, or pain management
• CPR/AED certification
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English)

About SpineSearch

SpineSearch is a nationally recognized healthcare recruitment firm specializing in connecting top-tier clinical and administrative talent with leading healthcare organizations across the United States. With a focused yet expansive approach, SpineSearch recruits across a wide range of specialties, including—but not limited to—orthopedics, spine, pain management, neurology, and physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R).

Known for its personalized, relationship-driven approach, SpineSearch partners closely with both clients and candidates to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring solutions. The firm combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and long-term success, making it a trusted resource in today’s competitive healthcare hiring landscape.