PA/NP Neurosurgery

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Physician Assistant to join an established neurosurgical team.

You will provide inpatient/outpatient care under supervision, perform comprehensive assessments, and order/interpret diagnostics to arrive at accurate diagnoses. The role offers full-time employment with CME allowances and tail malpractice coverage, with licensure and DEA registration eligibility in Florida.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Florida Physician Assistant licensure required
• Eligibility for Florida medical licensure and DEA registration

Responsibilities

• Manage the patient care journey, performing comprehensive assessments and ordering/interpreting diagnostic procedures to establish accurate diagnoses
• Deliver direct, high-quality therapeutic and preventative health services in collaboration with supervising physician
• Experience in Neurosurgery or as a First Assist preferred

Skills

Neurosurgery experience

First Assist experience

Education

Physician Assistant program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside

Schedule: Full-time

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established neurosurgical team


• Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient


• Employed position within a nonprofit health system


• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration


• Manage the patient care journey, performing comprehensive assessments, and skillfully ordering and interpreting diagnostic procedures to establish accurate and timely diagnoses.


• Deliver direct, high-quality therapeutic and preventative health services in a collaborative environment with your supervising physician, ensuring seamless, coordinated care.


• Experience in Neurosurgery or as a First Assist preferred

About The Facility

• 309-bed hospital / medical center


• Centrally located


• Family Birth Center with Level 2 NICU


• Serving a population of approximately 1 million


• Integrated referral network


• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture


• Long-term practice stability


• National network with local autonomy


• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  
  
  
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  
  • Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Credential(s):
  
  
  
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  
  
  

Education

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

1 year of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (\"English\") poster or EEO Know Your Rights (\"Spanish\") poster.

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