Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), the premier Center of Excellence for spinal health care in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, is seeking a Physician Assistant to complement the existing team of twelve PAs. VSI recognizes these medical professionals as an integral team player as they work closely with the spinal surgeons to provide comprehensive patient care and surgical assistance.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Examines patients appropriate to the complaint(s) and develop a diagnosis or diagnosis and treatment plan for each patient in the office.
– Interprets diagnostic tests including x-rays, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, and lab work to aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients.
– Educates patients regarding their individual spinal pathology utilizing diagnostic imaging and models.
– Acts as the first assist in surgical procedures, including assisting the surgeon in performing the detailed aspects of discectomy, fusion, instrumentation, etc. but also detailed anatomical dissection and wound closure.
– Performs various spinal injections under fluoroscopic guidance to decrease inflammation and facilitate treatment for patients.
– Returns phone calls to patients daily to answer questions and concerns voiced by the patients as well as determines the next action needed for the patient.
– Evaluates patients’ medication usage and medical history to appropriately address medication requests and prescribe, renew, or change prescriptions for medications.
– Implements preventative screening/treatment as well as patient education for spinal problems such as osteoporosis and musculoskeletal conditioning.
– Collaborates with other functions within the practice to provide high-quality patient care and participates in organizational initiatives to aid in the success of the corporate mission.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES:
– Physician assistant training at a two- or three-year accredited program, including didactic and clinical teaching (Master’s degree level training preferred).
– Valid NCCPA certification.
– Valid Virginia state physician assistant license.
– Must possess strong interpersonal skills, work independently as well as with a team.
– Must possess exemplary oral and written communication skills
– Must be able to manage time and multiple tasks for maximum efficiency demonstrating drive and determination never compromising quality or integrity.
– Takes initiative and is motivated to get things done, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and works well under pressure.
Benefits include a competitive salary with an incentive program, malpractice insurance, full medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and 401(k) plans. Three weeks of paid time off provided along with CME time and allowance. All PA-C related dues and fees are covered. To foster continued learning on the job, training is ongoing — weekly academic conferences are held to enhance the PA’s knowledge and skills.
Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), the leading concierge spinal healthcare practice in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team. This highly compassionate individual will deliver professional and holistic care in an outpatient setting and will be responsible for patient safety and care pre, intra and post-procedure. The RN will work side by side with providers to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall care and comfort of patients before, during, and after sedation and non-sedation procedures/injections
- Establishes and maintains intravenous access
- Administers intravenous medication including moderate sedation and antibiotics
- Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt and professional manner
- Prepares and organizes the sterile field for each procedure by ensuring all required equipment and supplies are present
- Prepares the procedure site by cleaning the area and draping the patient
- Assesses, monitors, and charts vital signs and stability of patients during the procedure – reports changes and concerns to physicians
- Collaborates with physicians about patient care and treatment plan
- Prepares patients for discharge and provides patient education and discharge instructions
- Cleans and sterilizes surgical tools by utilizing the autoclave
- Records and monitors crash cart and controlled substance inventory counts
- Prepares procedure charts and accurately documents all clinical related work
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited BSN program and holds an active RN license in the state of Virginia
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience with knowledge of the sterile field
- BLS certification required ACLS/PALS preferred
- Skilled in venipuncture and obtaining IV access
- Operates professionally and efficiently in a busy and highly dynamic environment
- Exhibits empathy and compassion toward patients
- Ability to collaborate within a team setting and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time
- Adept at learning new skills, reliable and adaptable
Physical Demands
This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching as well as minor lifting and supporting of patients.
Position Type/Expected Hours of work
4 day workweek, 10 hour days – 7:30am-5:30pm
No nights and/or weekends
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected].
A VSI Medical Assistant is a talented and empathetic health care professional who works as a part of our nationally recognized team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. As a concierge practice, each team member is expected to deliver elevated care for our patients and work collaboratively with our medical team and support functions. The VSI Medical Assistant directly assists the physicians and physician assistants while keeping patient satisfaction a top priority.
Job Requirements
- The ideal candidate must possess superior customer service skills and enjoy being a part of a dynamic team; must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work at a fast pace, all with a smile and a cheerful disposition. Words to best describe successful individuals in this role: strong work ethic, caring, empathetic, cooperative, supportive, service-oriented (“How can I help you?”), clear communicator, detail-oriented.
- A college degree is preferred.
- Training is provided.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and physician assistants with preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, obtain and document patient history and chief complaint, and prepare them for the office visit.
- Prepare all medication prescriptions, physical therapy orders, diagnostic testing orders, and others in accordance with the physician’s direction.
- Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of disease, home treatments, and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician.
- Respond to patient phone calls and assist with their needs.
- Calling prescriptions into the pharmacy for the physician.
- Obtain any necessary insurance authorizations for the patient’s treatment.
- Exhibit appropriate and professional legal and ethical conduct.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments ensuring work cores and patient rooms are presentable.
- Practicing OSHA safety standards.
- Acquire data from patients for studies in which they may be enrolled
- Other duties as assigned
Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), the leading multidisciplinary spinal healthcare practice in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a Patient Care Representative to join our reception team. This role is responsible for managing the patient experience and ensuring that VSI’s standards of excellence are carried over into every patient interaction; whether in-person or over the phone. Serving as a first point of contact, the Patient Care Representative plays an integral role in establishing and maintaining patient relationships. With every positive patient interaction, the Patient Care Representative is contributing to VSI’s sustained success and making a difference in our patients’ lives.
This is a full-time position working out of our Reston office. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, 401k plan with a Company match, and three weeks of paid time off. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, able to work independently as well as with a team, and will be enthusiastic about delivering unparalleled patient care.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for making exceptional first impression to new patients and providing a warm welcome to returning patients in person or on the telephone.
- Greet patients, execute check-in/check-out procedures, and explain patient process and paperwork throughout relationship with patient.
- Schedule patient appointments and confirm appointments over the phone with patients.
- Maintain security by following established procedures; monitor visitors and schedule.
- Responsible for collecting patient payments.
- Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls with customer service excellence.
- Generate and maintain clear, concise and accurate electronic records and files.
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of the environment.
- Ability to work proficiently at any front desk position as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Completed at least 2 years of college and/or have 3-5 years of reception or administrative assistant experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platforms
- EMR experience is a bonus
- Organized multi-tasker; process-focused and internally motivated
- Conscientious, supportive, stable, patient, thorough and precise; pays attention to details
- Able to utilize creative problem solving when confronted with difficult situations
- Friendly, respectful and cooperative with co-workers; a team player
- Operates calmly and efficiently in a highly dynamic environment
- Exhibits empathy and compassion toward patients; driven to go well beyond what is ‘expected’
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; conceirge phone etiquette
Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), the leading interdisciplinary spinal healthcare practice in the nation, is seeking a Medical Scribe to join our medical team. This role will support two of our non-surgical physicians including accompanying them during office visits and documenting patient encounters.
This is a full-time position at our Reston office suite. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, a 401k plan with a company match, and three weeks of paid time off. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently as well as with a team, and will be enthusiastic about delivering unparalleled patient care.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Accompany physician into the patient examination room to transcribe history and physical exam
- Document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present
- Document all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician
- Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
- Document any procedures performed by the physician
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Minimum of six months experience as a medical scribe
- Experience in eClinicalWorks required
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and management
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