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 six 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 as a first assist
• 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:

• PA experience is a plus but not required, new graduates welcome to apply.
• 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:

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Graduate from Accredited Physician Assistant Program by NCCPA
• NCCPA Certification
• BLS/ALS Certification
• 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