Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Start Date: October 20, 2025
Contract Length: 4 6 months
Location: California (CA license required)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM (No weekends or holidays)
Setting: Outpatient clinic within an academic medical center

We are seeking an experienced NP or PA to join a high-performing outpatient neurosurgery team. This is a full-time locum opportunity supporting a neuro-spine surgery clinic with a strong academic focus. The APP will work closely with the Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, a high-volume, high-expectation surgeon, and must demonstrate clinical competence in neuro-spine care.

• Manage post-op and follow-up visits for neuro-spine patients
• Conduct physical exams, triage patient calls, order imaging and medications
• Perform outpatient procedures such as staple/drain removal and wound care
• Collaborate with a team of 7 APPs, 5 surgeons, 2 physiatrists, MAs, and patient navigators
• Support patients/day in person; up to 26/day with telehealth
• No OR or inpatient responsibilities strictly outpatient clinic

• 2 3 years in ortho spine surgery, neuro spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients
• Experience in academic medical centers is strongly preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Bonus: Experience with trigger point, hip, or knee injections

• CA license required
• DEA with Schedule II and IIN required
• BLS certification required

For PAs:

• Must hold a Master s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

For NPs:

• Accepted certifications include:
  • A-GNP-C
  • ANP-C
  • FNP-C
  • GNP-C
  • AGPCNP-BC
  • ANP-BC
  • FNP-BC
  • GNP-BC
  • ACNP-BC
  • AGACNP-BC
  • ACNPC-AG
  • ACNPC

• APPs are not utilized in the OR; surgical time is reserved for residents and fellows
• Patient population is strictly adult neuro-spine cases
• This is a clinic-only role with no inpatient or surgical responsibilities