Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

UCSF Health, AG; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in Monterey, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a collaborative Neurosurgical APP group, caring for complex patients across the neurosurgical continuum. You will support General Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, and Neurointerventional services while contributing to inpatient and outpatient care.

You will work with world-class neurosurgeons within UCSF Health, advancing patient care through clinical excellence, education, and a formal APP career ladder that promotes mentorship

Qualifications

• Graduation from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• One year PA experience in pain management, spine, neurosurgery, or orthopedics.
• California Physician Assistant license without restriction.
• National Board Certification from NCCPA.
• DEA registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: two (2) years recent experience in a neurosurgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative Neurosurgical APP group managing complex patients across the neurosurgical continuum.
• Support patients across General Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, and Neurointerventional services.
• Work with world-class neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams within UCSF Health.
• Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities in inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care.
• Grow leadership through a structured APP career ladder and mentorship.
• Participate in and lead education, training, and mentorship for newer APPs.
• Contribute to development and advancement of neurosurgical APP practice across the organization.

Skills

Neurosurgical care

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Job Description

This position is based in Monterey, California.

Become Part of a Team of Neurosurgical APPs Practicing at the Forefront of Their Profession. Join a collaborative team of Neurosurgical APPs caring for some of the most complex patients while practicing within a leading academic health system.

• Join a highly collaborative Neurosurgical APP group managing complex patients across the neurosurgical continuum
• Support patients across General Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, and Neurointerventional services
• Opportunity to work alongside world-class neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams within one of the top academic health systems in the country
• Role incorporates a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities, supporting both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care
• Opportunity to grow your leadership experience and career through multiple professional development opportunities, including a structured APP career ladder
• Strong APP leadership structure and organizational support, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• Multiple opportunities to participate in and lead education, training, and mentorship for newer APPs
• Work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, education, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and advancement of neurosurgical APP practice across the organization
• #3 in the Nation for Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery | US News Rankings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications * Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA). * One year of PA experience in pain management, spine, neurosurgery, orthopedics. Minimum License Certifications

California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction

National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

California Driver License (if required for position)

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS

Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): none

Preferred Qualifications * Two (2) years recent experience in a neurosurgical setting. UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

License / Certification

DEA Number, Physicians Assistant

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.