Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant in Lakewood, Colorado, to deliver comprehensive care and education to patients and families. In this role, you will engage in a collaborative approach to meet patients' physical and emotional needs.

The position requires a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, certification by N.C.C.P.A., and a current Colorado provider license. Joining us at St. Anthony Hospital means being part of a top-tier trauma center, recognized for excellence and innovation in health care.

Qualifications

• Two years prior experience in surgery may be needed.
• Must have PA Certification and current license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and support to patients.
• Utilize a multi-disciplinary approach for patient care.
• Maintain job performance specifications.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical experience

Collaborative approach

Expert practitioner

Education

Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A.

Current mid-level provider license in Colorado

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

As a Physician Assistant, you will assume responsibility and accountability for comprehensive care, support and education to patients and their families through all aspects of their medical care process. As a Physician Assistant you will:

• Participate as a key member of the team to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
• Utilize a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the care of the patient/family serving as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant and researcher.
• Maintain responsibility for job performance specifications.
• Assume personal accountability for departmental mission, organizational mission and core values.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Two years prior experience in surgery (if applicable).
• Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A. and current mid-level provider license by the state of Colorado required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the‑a‑t most advanced medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T‑10 room, a dedicated field‑to‑surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life‑saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.