Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - Night Shift

Leoforce; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Leoforce is hiring a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant for night shifts at Englewood Hospital in NJ. The role is full-time with three 12-hour shifts per week (6pm-6am). Requires 2+ years in neurosurgery, MS in PA studies, NJ PA license, and NJ DEA/CDS licenses.

Competitive compensation ranges from $185,000 to $250,000 per year, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of Neurosurgery PA experience
• Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• New Jersey PA license
• New Jersey DEA license
• New Jersey CDS license
• ACLS, BLS

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inpatient consults and rounds for hospital patients as assigned.
• Order labs/radiology/tests/consults as needed.
• Perform H&Ps and write pre/post-op orders.
• Prescribe meds per NJ law incl. controlled substances with DEA.
• Maintain board certification and CME requirements.
• Maintain current expertise in practice area.
• Support professional growth and development.
• Communicate with attending physicians and PA team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical cases as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Education

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

NJ Physician Assistant License

NJ DEA License

NJ CDS License

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - Night Shift

Location: Englewood,NJ, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $185,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Details

The position is full-time (three, 12 hour shifts per week (6pm-6am)

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates inpatient consults and rounds on hospital patients as requested by the group’s surgeons
• Independently assess patients and order appropriate labs/radiology tests/consults
• Performs history & physicals, writes pre and post operative orders for surgeon
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Prescribe medications according to New Jersey State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization
• Maintains board certification
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role
• Works collaboratively with the attending physicians & PA team to maintain timely and appropriate communication
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physicians to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for requesting attending surgeons
• Assists in surgical cases as needed

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of two years experience working as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
• Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• New Jersey Physician Assistant License
• New Jersey DEA License
• New Jersey CDS License
• ACLS, BLS

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty: Neurosurgery

Schedule

• NIGHT shifts (3 per week)
• May include weekends/holidays

Education: Master's (Required)

Willingness To Travel: Locally

Work Location: Englewood Hospital, Bergen county area

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

A bit about us:

We are a neurosurgical private practice, located in various locations in NJ who is looking to hire an experienced, independent, and self-motivated Physician Assistant. Position is for in house, night shifts only. Duties will include inpatient hospital consults, management of surgical patients in the preoperative/perioperative period, responding to acute stroke calls/consults, and surgical first assist as needed. Very competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Why join us?

Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay - starting at $90/hour - increases with experience
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance