Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

CME allowance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts partners with a premier neurosurgery practice in Denver, CO to recruit a dedicated Neurosurgery Physician Assistant. This full-time permanent role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a mix of outpatient, OR first‑assist, and inpatient duties.

Join a team famed for mentorship, strong APP culture, and long-term growth. We welcome PAs with neurosurgery or surgical experience, Colorado PA license, DEA, and BLS/ACLS; new grads with relevant rotations may

Qualifications

• This role seeks PAs with neurosurgery or surgical specialty experience; new grads with relevant rotations may be considered.
• Must obtain Colorado PA license and active DEA license.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Partner one-on-one with fellowship-trained neurosurgeon.
• Scrub in as first‑assist in cranial and spinal cases.
• Drive patient care in clinic for pre‑op and post‑op visits.
• Oversee inpatient floor duties and rounds.
• Maintain work‑life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule and light on‑call.

Skills

Neurosurgery experience

Surgical first‑assist

Patient care

Education

Colorado PA license

DEA license

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Position

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Setting: Mix of outpatient, OR first-assist, and inpatient duties

A premier, highly successful neurosurgery practice in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a driven Physician Assistant (PA) to join their expanding team!

This group is known throughout the Colorado healthcare community for having outstanding Advanced Practice Provider (APP) culture, offering a proven track record of mentorship, top-tier training, and long-term retention.

Whether you are a seasoned neurosurgery PA, an experienced surgical PA looking to specialize, or an exceptional new graduate with a passion for neurosurgery, this is a rare opportunity to thrive in one of the country's most popular cities!

Description:

• Partner One-on-One: Work closely alongside a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon.
• Scrub In: Act as first-assist in the OR on a wide variety of cranial and spinal cases.
• Drive Patient Care: Manage comprehensive care in the clinic for both pre-op and post-op visits.
• Manage the Floor: Oversee inpatient hospital duties and rounds.
• Enjoy Work-Life Balance: Dependable Monday–Friday schedule with a light on-call rotation (approximately 1 in 8).

Qualifications:

• PAs with previous experience in neurosurgery or another relevant surgical specialty. (Note: We are willing to train candidates with general surgical experience or exceptional new graduates with relevant clinical rotations in neurosurgery/spine surgery).
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Physician Assistant License.
• Active DEA License.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Salary: Highly competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Professional Growth: 1 week of paid CME time + $3,000 annual CME allowance.
• Wellness: Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.