Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Elios Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Malpractice fully covered

CME expenses covered

Job summary

Elios Healthcare in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a fast-paced neurosurgery practice. This role blends clinic duties, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding, with autonomy in clinical decisions.

You will work closely with an experienced neurosurgeon, providing outpatient evaluations, perioperative care, and inpatient rounds, while coordinating care plans across settings. Strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Neurosurgery or spine experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to train strong foundational candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care including evaluations and follow ups.
• Assist in surgery as a first assist every other week.
• Round on postoperative and inpatient neurosurgical patients.
• Manage patient care plans in collaboration with the physician.
• Handle occasional inpatient consults as needed.
• Support continuity of care across clinic and hospital settings.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Independent work

Team player

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Cerner proficiency

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

Location Atlanta, GA

About the Opportunity

Join a highly respected and fast paced neurosurgical practice where you will play a critical role in both the clinical and surgical care of patients.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced neurosurgeon while also operating with a high level of autonomy.

The practice is known for its strong team dynamic, hands on collaboration, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Overview

This role is a blend of clinic, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding.

You will be a key driver of the clinical side of the practice while assisting in the operating room every other week.

The ideal candidate is sharp, adaptable, confident, and thrives in a busy environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide outpatient clinical care including evaluations, follow ups, and independent patient consultations
• Assist in surgery as a first assist every other week
• Round on postoperative and inpatient neurosurgical patients
• Manage patient care plans in collaboration with the physician
• Handle occasional inpatient consults as needed
• Support continuity of care across clinic and hospital settings

Schedule and Structure

• One week focused on surgery with longer days
• One week focused on clinic with occasional inpatient consults
• Weekend rounding required only when patients are in the hospital
• No traditional call requirement
• Primarily cranial neurosurgery with some spine cases

What Makes You a Fit

• Bright and quick learner who can pick things up fast
• Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player
• Organized and able to manage a busy and dynamic workflow
• Confident in clinical decision making
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily demands

Experience

• Neurosurgery or spine experience preferred but not required
• Open to training the right candidate with a strong foundation and mindset

EMR

• Cerner

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure based on experience
• Health and dental coverage
• Malpractice fully covered
• CME expenses covered

Culture

• This is a busy, high performing practice with a strong team oriented environment.
• The right person will take ownership of the clinical side, build trust quickly, and become an integral part of both patient care and surgical operations.
• The team values accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Interview Process

• Interviews with the physician, practice leadership, and an experienced Nurse Practitioner on the team
• If you are looking for a role where you can grow, be challenged, and make a real impact in neurosurgical care, this is an outstanding opportunity.