Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a clinician to provide comprehensive assessment and management of neurosurgical patients across care settings, including post-operative, consult, trauma, and discharge.

You will conduct daily rounds, manage external ventricular drains where applicable, coordinate with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams, and support 24/7 coverage through a rotating schedule to ensure continuous patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurosurgical patient management or related healthcare field.
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rotating schedule environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily patient rounds to monitor progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Manage external ventricular drains and assist with bedside procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless treatment.
• Support 24/7 coverage through a rotating schedule to ensure continuous patient care.

Skills

Neurosurgical patient management

Clinical assessment

Procedural skills

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Role Overview:

Provide comprehensive assessment and management of neurosurgical patients across various care settings, including post-operative, consult, trauma, and discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily patient rounds to monitor progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Manage external ventricular drains and assist with bedside procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless treatment.
• Support 24/7 coverage through a rotating schedule to ensure continuous patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in neurosurgical patient management or related healthcare field.
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rotating schedule environment.