Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

Job Description

A premier private practice neurosurgery group in the Houston area is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA). The practice is well established and does 100% elective cases.

This position will function as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician.

The PA will work in multiple settings including inpatient, outpatient, operating room and clinic.

No ER or trauma call and light weekend call once every five weeks.

Responsibilities:

Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and post operative care, under the supervision of a physician

Provide support to the supervising physician in the operating room as a surgical assistant

Demonstrate leadership as a clinical resource

Participate in rounding independently or with surgeon

Coordinate and manage patient care as assigned by supervising physician

Respond timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff

Perform delegated tasks as assigned by the supervising physician

Accurately document all patient encounters and communication in the electronic health record

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of current experience working as a PA preferred.

Experience in a surgical specialty preferred but not required (i.e. Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedics, General Surgery)

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English

Bilingual - Spanish a plus

Ability to exercise judgement in interactions with physicians, care team, patients, and families

Demonstrate proficient time management skills

Education/Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate from Accredited Physician Assistant Program by NCCPA

Licensed and credentialed by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants

Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration

Benefits:

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401K w/ 3% Safe Harbor

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parking

Paid Malpractice

Stipend for CMEs