Registered Nurse – Permanent career position
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 Functions
- Responsible for overall care and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures
- 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 Monday – Friday, 7AM – 4PM – NO WEEKENDS!
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to joinourteam@spinemd.com.
The VSI Medical Technician will assist the VSI clinic team in the collection of required samples to perform Urinary Drug Tests. This is a full-time position working out of our Reston, Virginia office. This is an entry-level position with an opportunity for growth for the right candidate who exhibits excellent customer service skills, empathy, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and provide collection tools for urinary drug tests.
- Collect urine samples from patients and package them for testing.
- Exhibit appropriate and professional legal and ethical conduct.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
- Practice OSHA safety standards.
- Call patients to schedule appointments.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications/Behaviors:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Must be comfortable handling urine specimens as an essential job function
- Quickly and accurately record and process specimens, ensuring all relevant information is accurate, all requested tests are ordered, collection procedures are followed, while maintaining a chain of custody at all times
- Maintain a clean and safe work collection environment, in compliance with industry protocols
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. This is a temporary, full-time position expected to begin work in June 2021 and to end work in January 2022.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for overall care and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures
- 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
Monday – Friday, 7AM – 4PM – NO WEEKENDS!
To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to joinourteam@spinemd.com.
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.
Skills/Qualifications/Behaviors:
- Active MA certification preferred.
- 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 interdisciplinary spinal healthcare practice in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified / board eligible Spine Surgeon to join our elite team.
For nearly 30 years we have provided exceptional spinal health care to over 90,000 patients, non-operatively and operatively. Our physicians are ranked among the best in America. VSI has been designated as a Center for Excellence in spinal healthcare by the National Spine Health Foundation. VSI and our team of 100+ are thrilled to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work by the Washington Post, Washington Business Journal and Washingtonian Magazine.
VSI is located 15 miles from Washington, DC in beautiful Reston, Virginia, known for its active lifestyle, tremendous energy and highly educated community. We are six miles from Washington Dulles International Airport with Reagan National and Baltimore Washington airports within close proximity.
In this dynamic role the Spine Surgeon will evaluate, prescribe, direct and administer treatment including but not limited to minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, arthroplasty and spinal fusion procedures. This position will work as an integral part of a comprehensive team, which includes 3 pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians, 1 neurologist, 4 spine surgeons, 12 physician assistants, 12 physical therapists and a robust support team. For candidates that have a research interest, we have a full research program available. For consideration candidates must be a fellowship trained spine surgeon.
This position offers excellent compensation, rewarding incentive structure, full benefits, malpractice insurance, matching retirement plan, paid CME and paid time off. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, optimistic and have a strong desire to work as part of a comprehensive team to deliver unparalleled patient care.
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are looking to provide a superior level of care to patients!
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 nine 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.
The Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), the leading interdisciplinary spinal healthcare practice in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, is expanding and seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board eligible PM&R physician to join our exceptional team. In this dynamic role, the physician will evaluate and treat spinal and musculoskeletal conditions through such techniques as injection therapies, regenerative medicine, diagnostic ultrasound, and EMG.
This position will work as an integral part of a comprehensive team, which includes 3 pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians, 1 neurologist, 4 spine surgeons, 12 physician assistants, 12 physical therapists, and a robust support team. For candidates that have a research interest, we have a full research program available.
This position offers excellent compensation, a rewarding incentive structure, full benefits, malpractice insurance, matching retirement plan, paid CME and paid time off. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, optimistic, and have a strong desire to work as part of a comprehensive team to deliver unparalleled patient care.
Virginia Spine Institute
For almost 30 years VSI has provided the best quality spinal health care, non-operatively and operatively, to over 90,000 patients. Our physicians are ranked among the best in America. We have been designated as a Center for Excellence in spinal healthcare by the National Spine Health Foundation. VSI and our staff of 100+ are thrilled to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work by the Washington Post, the Washington Business Journal, and Washingtonian Magazine. We are also proud to work with elite amateur and professional athletes.
Reston, Virginia
VSI is located just 15 miles from Washington, DC in beautiful Reston, VA, known for its active lifestyle, tremendous energy, and highly educated community. We are 6 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport with Reagan National and Baltimore Washington airports within close proximity. Being located in Fairfax County not only brings rich culture and a diverse population but boasts highly ranked schools, incredible historical sites, and easy access to a vast number of recreational activities.
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.
Skills/Qualifications/Behaviors:
- 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
