Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (Full Time

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Opportunity

Yale New Haven Health is expanding its neurosurgery services to include 24/7 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage. We are seeking motivated and skilled Physician Assistants to join our growing neurosurgery team. This dynamic role offers a rotating schedule of either four 10-hour shifts or three 13-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, to support continuous patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide post-operative care for neurosurgical patients, including those with brain, spine, and stroke-related conditions
• Perform daily rounding and post-operative management
• Prepare and complete discharge summaries
• Assist with the management of patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs)
• Evaluate and manage neurosurgery consults, including:
  • Presenting and discussing cases with neurosurgeons
  • Acting as a liaison between neurosurgery and other services (Medicine, Surgery, Trauma, SICU)
• Respond to trauma patients with critical neurosurgical injuries in collaboration with trauma and emergency teams
• Perform bedside procedures including:
  • Removal of neurosurgical drains
  • Assistance with EVD placement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in neurosurgery, critical care, trauma, or surgical subspecialties preferred
• Proficient in high-acuity patient management and multidisciplinary coordination
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.