Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

SpineSearch; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpineSearch is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join a busy neurosurgery team in California. The role combines inpatient care, outpatient clinic duties, and operating room responsibilities, offering close collaboration with neurosurgeons throughout the patient journey.

You will perform consultations, manage pre- and postoperative orders, and participate in emergency cases. A California PA license and board certification are required, with strong communication skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Active California PA license.
• Active PA board certification.
• DEA license (active or able to obtain).
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• Experience in a neurosurgery clinic and inpatient hospital environment.
• Experience as a first assistant in the operating room.
• Ability to interpret radiologic imaging.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical and surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial consultations and follow-up evaluations in inpatient and trauma settings.
• Round on hospitalized patients and evaluate ED and surgical floor cases.
• Act as first assistant in neurosurgical cases and assist perioperative care.
• Develop treatment plans and order imaging and diagnostic studies.
• Maintain thorough EMR documentation and coordinate care with staff.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Teamwork in clinical/surgical settings

Radiology interpretation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited PA program

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join a busy neurosurgery team. This position offers a combination of inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and operating room responsibilities, providing the opportunity to work closely with neurosurgeons throughout the full continuum of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient & Hospital Care

• Perform initial consultations and follow-up evaluations in inpatient and trauma settings
• Round on hospitalized patients and evaluate patients in the emergency department and surgical floor
• Assess and monitor patients in collaboration with neurosurgeons and other healthcare providers
• Manage pre- and postoperative orders, prescriptions, treatments, diagnostic studies, and discharge planning
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the hospital EMR
• Coordinate patient care with nursing staff and other hospital departments
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the neurosurgical team

Operating Room

• Serve as a first assistant on neurosurgical cases
• Assist with surgical and perioperative patient care
• Participate in emergency surgical cases when necessary

Procedures may include:

• Wound care, dressing changes, and suture removal
• Shunt taps and shunt reprogramming
• Lumbar punctures
• Head frame application and removal
• Brace application and removal

Outpatient Clinic

• Evaluate new patients, postoperative patients, and routine follow-ups
• Complete comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Develop treatment plans and order appropriate imaging and diagnostic studies
• Review radiology and laboratory results and identify abnormalities
• Present patients to the neurosurgeon when appropriate
• Manage prescription refills and patient phone calls
• Triage patient concerns appropriately
• Maintain thorough and accurate EMR documentation

Schedule & Call

• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend rounding approximately 1 out of every 3 weekends
• Some additional weekend coverage may be required, averaging approximately 4-5 weekends over a three-month period
• After-hours call coverage as needed
• Weekend responsibilities include inpatient rounds in collaboration with the on-call neurosurgeon and occasional assistance with emergency surgical cases

Qualifications

Physician Assistants:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited PA program
• Active California PA license
• Active PA board certification

All Candidates:

• Active DEA license or ability to obtain one prior to or upon hire
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS/PALS as applicable to the practice
• Required controlled substance education/certification
• Previous experience in a neurosurgery clinic and inpatient hospital environment
• Previous experience as a first assistant in the operating room
• Ability to interpret radiologic imaging
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical and surgical environment