Physician Assistant-NEUROSURGERY

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Umcelpaso is seeking a Physician Assistant in El Paso, Texas, to assist with neurosurgical patients and procedures. Responsibilities include updating patient lists, entering orders, and facilitating communication with families. Candidates should have NCCPA certification, Texas licensure, and be CPR certified. A graduate of an accredited training program is required, along with three years of experience in a hospital setting. The role involves flexible shifts and being on-call, ensuring a responsive approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a neurosurgery outpatient clinic is preferred.
• Three years of experience in a hospital environment as a physician assistant is preferred.
• National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Licensed and approved as a physician assistant in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS or ATLS required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with responding promptly to neurosurgical clinic patients.
• Facilitate communication with family and patients.
• Enter pre- and post-operative orders for floor patients.
• Assist in surgical procedures in and out of the operating room.
• Update patient lists and assist providers with floor rounds.

Skills

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to interpret images

Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations

Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills

Ability to read and comprehend English

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program

Job description

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Assists with responding promptly to neurosurgical clinic patients and floor patients, direct admissions, scheduling surgeries, billing, updating patient lists and assists providers with floor rounds (writing notes, orders, wound care, peer reviews, etc.). Assists in surgical procedures in and out of the operating room. Facilitates timely communication with family and patients. Enters pre‑ and post‑operative orders for floor patients, preoperative history and physicals, and neurosurgical clinic paperwork in a timely fashion. Facilitates preparation of clinic patients for surgery. Willing to work flexible assigned shifts and be on‑call.

Work Experience

One year of experience in a neurosurgery outpatient clinic is preferred.

Three years of experience in a hospital environment as a physician assistant is preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.

Licensed and approved as a physician assistant in the State of Texas.

Must have DEA Number, DPS Number, and be eligible to obtain an NPI Number.

Current CPR certification required.

ACLS or ATLS required within six months of employment.

Education and Training

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.

Skills

• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret images.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations.
• Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.