Orthopaedic Physician Assistant - Upper Extremity

POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of Brandon M. Steen, MD, Florida Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to support a high-volume orthopaedic practice. This full-time role involves assisting Dr. Steen, an upper extremity surgeon with a heavy emphasis in shoulder, with surgical coverage, perioperative management, hospital rounding, clinic support, and limited walk-in clinic duties. Key responsibilities include first-assist in surgery, entering orders, providing post-operative care, and helping improve clinic efficiency and patient volume. To learn more about Brandon M. Steen, MD and Florida Orthopaedic Associates, click hereKEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide full surgical first-assist coverage for Dr. Steen, heavy emphasis on elective shoulder arthroscopy and joint replacement. General orthopaedic call requirements Enter orders, perform inpatient rounding, and manage post-operative patients See patients in clinic; some Walk-In Clinic coverage expected Hospital rounding with post-op patients Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, histories, and physical exams Assist with pre-operative planning and post-operative follow-up Support efforts to increase clinic volume after training Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment options, and rehabilitation Accurately document care in the EMR Maintain safety, compliance, and best-practice standards Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and clinic teams Perform additional duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Current Florida PA license Current NCCPA certification Orthopaedic experience preferred Shoulder specialty experience strongly preferred, but not required Strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and excellent communication skills BLS required (ACLS preferred) ABOUT FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES Florida Orthopaedic Associates provides full-service orthopaedic care and sports medicine for a wide range of injuries and conditions. Our fellowship-trained physicians offer advanced non-surgical and surgical treatments, including joint replacement, spine, foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, hip and knee, and sports medicine. With over 55 years of excellence, the practice includes 12 physicians and 8 physician assistants across locations in DeLand, Orange City, Lake Mary, New Smyrna Beach, and Port Orange. The organization maintains strong, longstanding involvement in the Central Florida community. ABOUT DELAND, FLORIDA DeLand is a picturesque community located 20 miles west of Daytona Beach and 35 miles northeast of Orlando. Home to the award-winning Stetson University and the MainStreet DeLand Association, the area offers museums, art programs, cultural events, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by lakes, the St. Johns River, and beautiful state and local parks, DeLand is widely considered one of the most desirable places to live in Central Florida. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-10