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How much do spine consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for spine consultant in the United States is $41.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a spine consultant?

Spine Consultants are medical professionals, often orthopedic surgeons or neurosurgeons, who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the spine. They assess patients with spinal disorders, injuries, or chronic back pain and recommend appropriate treatments, which may include physical therapy, medications, or surgery. Spine Consultants work closely with other healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, and they often use advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to evaluate spinal issues. Their goal is to help patients manage pain, improve mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a spine consultant?

To thrive as a Spine Consultant, you need a deep understanding of spinal anatomy, pathology, and treatment options, often supported by a medical degree and board certification in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery. Familiarity with advanced imaging systems, surgical planning software, and current medical devices in spinal care is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and empathy are crucial for building trust with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and positive patient outcomes in complex spinal cases.

What are the most common challenges faced by spine consultants when collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams?

Spine Consultants often work closely with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, and pain management specialists. One common challenge is ensuring clear and consistent communication among all team members to coordinate patient care effectively. Differences in treatment approaches or priorities can arise, requiring strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Additionally, balancing administrative duties such as documentation and case reviews with direct patient care can be demanding. Staying updated with the latest advancements in spine care is also essential to providing optimal recommendations within the team.

What is the difference between Spine Consultant vs Orthopedic Surgeon?

AspectSpine ConsultantOrthopedic Surgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, specialized spine training, often fellowship in spine surgeryMedical degree, orthopedic residency, often fellowship in spine or joint surgery
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, specialized spine centersHospitals, clinics, orthopedic specialty centers
Industry UsageFocuses on diagnosing and treating spine-specific conditionsTreats a broad range of musculoskeletal issues, including spine

Spine Consultants specialize in diagnosing and treating spine-specific conditions, often with advanced training in spine surgery. Orthopedic Surgeons have a broader scope, covering various musculoskeletal issues, including the spine. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in focus and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Spine Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,430 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant

El Camino Health Medical Network

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant

El Camino Health Medical Network is seeking to add a Full-Time Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Spine to join our team in Mountain View (other locations as needed).

This position offers the candidate an exciting opportunity to support a fellowship trained, Board-certified minimally-invasive & complex spine surgeon in a growing practice. This role provides a chance to deliver outstanding patient care and make a life-changing, positive impact for patients while ensuring seamless continuity of care.

The Physician Assistant (P.A.) will have a large role in the clinic including seeing new patients, diagnosing and beginning initial treatments, reviewing pre-operative testing, treating chronic pain patients with medication management, performing medically necessary in office procedures such as trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, shoulder/knee injections and small joint injections. The P.A. will refer patients for needed examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging studies, and will answer patient phone calls and consider requests for prescription refills.

The P.A. will also have a large role in the operating room as first assistant in spine surgery with the majority of the cases being on the cervical and lumbar spine. The P.A. will perform post-operative care including hospital floor care and consultation.

Position Details

  • Clinic / Surgery Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., though occasional time beyond 5 p.m. may be required based on surgery schedules.

  • On-call schedule based on need

Qualifications

  • Unrestricted California PA-C License

  • EMR Proficient, EPIC preferred

What We Offer

  • El Camino Medical Associates offers competitive pay with financial incentives.

  • We provide our clinicians an excellent benefits package which includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes insurance programs covering medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, paid time off, CME reimbursement, paid license renewals and a 401(k) plan. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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