Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Orthopaedic, Spine Surgery - Full Time - 8hr Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Research, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Hospital, Insurance, Leading Edge Technology, Neurosurgery, News Reporting, Nursing, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Rehabilitation Medicine, Robotics, Standards of Care, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Single Day!

Join the team at Cedars-Sinai, where your work directly impacts lives daily. Our dedication to excellence has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Discover why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!

The Cedars-Sinai Spine Center is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary program dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of complex spine conditions. As part of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a leading academic medical center consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, the Spine Center brings together experts in orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, and advanced imaging to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

The department provides a full spectrum of services, including non-operative care, minimally invasive procedures, complex spinal deformity correction, and advanced surgical interventions. Care is supported by cutting-edge technology, evidence-based practices, and a strong focus on innovation, research, and clinical outcomes. Patients benefit from coordinated care pathways, access to specialized programs, and a commitment to improving function, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life.

With a collaborative team-based model, the Spine Center emphasizes timely access, individualized treatment plans, and seamless integration across specialties to ensure the highest standards of care for both routine and highly complex spine conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinic-based care, including patient evaluations, documentation, and coordination
  • Serve as first assist in the operating room for spine procedures
  • Participate in pre-operative and post-operative care, including education and follow-up
  • Manage patient communications and clinical questions (phone, EMR messaging)
  • Conduct peer-to-peer reviews for insurance authorization
  • Support post-operative management, including inpatient rounding, recovery monitoring, and wound care
  • Opportunity to develop and lead independent clinics over time

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

  • At least one year of experience as a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a focus in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery.
  • Experience in Robotics/First Assist is highly preferred.

License/Certification

  • Current, unrestricted California PA license.
  • DEA License required.
  • National PA certification.
  • ACLS Life Support certification.

About the Company

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.

Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.cedars-sinai.org