Meet The Doctor: Dr. Marc Weinstein, MD
Join Our Team - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Spine SurgeryFlorida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a motivated
Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the team of
Dr. Marc Weinstein, a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced physician specializing in spine care while gaining hands-on experience in both the clinical and surgical settings. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, enjoys a collaborative environment, and is eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Qualifications:The qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program, be currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant and be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Florida. 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities:- Assisting supervising physician in the office, hospital and first assist in surgery.
- Obtaining detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population.
- Writing routine admission, pre-operative and post-operative orders.
- Making daily rounds and post-operative follow-ups on hospitalized patients.
- Perform hospital and emergency department consultations.
- First assisting in surgery.
- Performing patient evaluations and initiating treatment after consultation with attending physician.
- Applying and removing casts, splints and traction.
- Writing discharge orders and dictating discharge summaries for review and countersignature by attending physician.
- Notifies supervising physician or attending physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the office.
- Writes and dictates progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
- Provides health education to patients and families.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- May perform clinical research.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
