Neurosurgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Michigan

LocumTenens.com; Sanford (MI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage in Michigan. Shifts include day (6:15 AM - 5:45 PM) and night (5:45 PM - 6:15 AM) on-site, with four APPs on staff to support operations. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required, with ASAP-start ongoing assignment for an Level I facility.

Assigned cases span all ages, with no call coverage and on-site clinical oversight, ensuring continuity of neurosurgical care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician assistant required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Inpatient neurosurgery coverage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage across day and night shifts on-site.
• Manage neurosurgical inpatient cases across all age groups.

Skills

Board Certification

Prescriptive Authority

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223317-PA-MI
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility provides inpatient neurosurgical services and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to support on-site coverage across day and night shifts. The institution holds a Level I designation and is staffed with four APPs to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery. Clinical operations are conducted on-site to ensure continuity of neurosurgical care for patients across all age groups.

About the Facility Location

Michigan's Thumb Coast offers approximately 140 miles of shoreline along Lake Huron, providing clinicians on assignment with access to walking, biking, paddling, and golfing. The area features vineyards, boutique shops, and waterfront dining options suited to varied interests. Clinicians will find a range of outdoor and leisure activities available throughout the region during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurosurgery clinician will provide inpatient coverage across day shifts (6:15 AM - 5:45 PM) and night shifts (5:45 PM - 6:15 AM) on an on-site basis. Responsibilities include managing neurosurgical inpatient cases across all age groups. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Four APPs are available on staff to support clinical operations throughout all assigned coverage periods.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:4 APPs on staff
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No