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

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