Neurosurgery PA - Advanced Patient Care & Teamwork

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in Neurosurgery. This professional contributes to diagnosing, treating, and coordinating patient care under physician supervision.

You will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, order labs and imaging as needed, and participate in developing and implementing treatment plans with the surgical team. The role emphasizes education, safety, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.
• Licensure as a Physician's Assistant within 3 months of applying for staff membership and privileges.
• Certification as a Physician's Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assesses health status through history, exams and diagnostic studies; collaborates on treatment plans.
• Assesses psychosocial and educational needs of patients and families.
• Examines patients and interprets findings; consults with physician on evaluations.
• Develops individualized care plans aligned with standards and patient needs.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families and colleagues.
• Prioritizes and adjusts care as situations change; may triage and refer to sources.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical procedures

Medical documentation

Emergency readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physician's Assistant program completion

P.A. licensure within 3 months

P.A. Certification

BLS certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in Neurosurgery. This professional contributes to diagnosing, treating, and coordinating patient care under physician supervision.

You will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, order labs and imaging as needed, and participate in developing and implementing treatment plans with the surgical team. The role emphasizes education, safety, and high-quality care.