
Physician Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery/OR First Assist - West Palm Beach, FL
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The Physician Assistant provides and coordinates comprehensive medical care for an outpatient orthopedic surgery and OR first-assist service in West Palm Beach. The role includes delegated clinical duties, prescribing within Florida law and practice protocols, coordinating patient care, supporting clinical research, and contributing to patient outcomes and professional education. Previous physician assistant experience or fellowship experience is preferred.
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Job ID: 1168059_RR00125705
Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant - OR First Assist - Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center, West Palm Beach FL.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge
and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated
inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as
Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.
Job Responsibilities:
Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to Florida State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively andcollaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solvingand excellent critical thinking skills.
Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
Maintains PA board certification.
Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA) Current Florida State Physician Assistant License NCCPA Board
Certification BLs or ACLS, PALS, NRP Provider (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) NALS per delineation of privileges.
Required Licenses: Physician Assistant - Florida.
Preferred Licenses: Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst
Preferred Qualifications:
Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) ."
How this job compares
Set against the 7,886 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Florida median$110–164K/yr48 salary ranges
- US median$46–90/hr1,914 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 212 open Physician Assistant jobs in Florida and 7,886 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Cleveland Clinic49 open
- HCA Healthcare39 open
- AdventHealth18 open
- Experience
- Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,126 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,579 of the 7,886 open Physician Assistant jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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