Physician Assistant (PA) Neurosurgery
Near Plano, TX
Overview:
Our well-established outpatient neurosurgery practice near Plano is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to be an integral member of our surgical team, first-assisting in the OR and supporting patients in clinic. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule, weekly call pay, and a strong benefits package.
Position Offers:
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday Friday
- Competitive salary: $125 000 per year (DOE)
- Call pay of $750 per week
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Malpractice coverage provided
Key Responsibilities:
- Split time evenly between the OR, first-assisting the neurosurgeon in spine and brain surgeries, and clinic, seeing patients before the surgeon and consulting as needed
- Perform detailed clinical assessments, including history-taking and physical and neurological exams for pre- and post-operative patients
- Formulate differential diagnoses and collaborate with neurosurgeons to develop and implement treatment plans
- Manage and prescribe medications, including refills and pain management, in accordance with Texas PA laws and practice protocols
- Provide patient education and counseling on diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, and recovery expectations
- Coordinate care with surgeons, nurses, therapists, and specialists, and assist with physician charting in the EHR
- Round on hospital patients during on-call weeks, monitoring progress and interpreting diagnostic tests
Qualifications:
- Active, current Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of surgical experience, including operating room (OR) experience
- Active DEA registration and current ACLS certification
- Neurosurgery or spine surgery experience, including post-operative care and imaging interpretation, preferred
Why Join Us:
Join a respected neurosurgery practice where you ll work hands-on in the OR and clinic alongside experienced surgeons, with strong benefits and call pay.
Nevin Johnson
JOB-11788
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