Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant – Spine Surgery

About the Opportunity

The Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our growing team of dedicated spine specialists. For more than two decades, CFRS has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and complex spinal conditions through both conservative and advanced surgical approaches. Our practice is led by Dr. Paragioudakis and Dr. Menkowitz, nationally recognized orthopedic spine surgeons committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Physician Assistant seeking a balanced role between the outpatient clinic and operating room while working alongside highly experienced orthopedic spine surgeons in a collaborative, high-volume specialty practice.

Why Join Our Team

• Work directly with experienced orthopedic spine surgeons in a highly specialized practice
• Combination of outpatient clinic, hospital rounding, and surgical first assist responsibilities
• Exposure to advanced minimally invasive, robotic, and complex spine procedures
• Collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for continued professional development and long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, medical histories, and follow-up visits in an outpatient spine practice
• Assist physicians with treatment planning, patient education, and clinical documentation
• Provide perioperative care and serve as Surgical First Assist during spine procedures
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies as appropriate
• Coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, surgery schedulers, therapists, and ancillary providers
• Participate in hospital rounds and postoperative patient management as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record documentation

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey
• NCCPA Certification
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Orthopedic, neurosurgical, spine surgery, or first assist experience strongly preferred
• Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or spine practice preferred
• New graduates with strong orthopedic or surgical clinical rotations and a demonstrated interest in spine surgery are encouraged to apply

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel between practice locations, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other affiliated clinical sites as needed to support patient care and surgical coverage.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.

Compensation for this position will depend on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

The Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility to work in the United States.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance