Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Full Time

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 117,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare in California is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide defined patient population care under a licensed physician. You will serve as an expert practitioner, educator, and researcher within pediatric neurosurgery, participating in on-call rotations as required.

The role requires CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and completion of a PA program, with at least one year of pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• Must hold PA license in California and NCCPA certification.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Minimum one year pediatric experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide defined patient population care under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Act as expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within pediatric neurosurgery.
• May be on-call according to schedule or hospital needs.
• Submit Scope of Practice for credentialing as required.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

2-year college degree

Physician Assistant program completion

4-year related field degree

Master's degree related field

Job description

About Us:

Our award-winning Pediatric Neurosurgery Center provides comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery services for problems relating to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Working collaboratively with other pediatric subspecialties such as neonatology, neurology, orthopaedic surgery, physiatry, ophthalmology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology (ENT) and oncology, the department ensures high-level, compassionate, coordinated care for infants, children and adolescents. Minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques with advanced intra-operative tools are utilized to surgically treat a variety of neurosurgical conditions. Our surgical outcomes are excellent and our infection rates are one of the lowest in the country.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for a "defined" patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. Functions dependently in a staff position, implementing the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Performs within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice to the Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council.

Qualifications

Education

• College Degree - 2 year (required)
• Program Completion of a Physician Assistant program. (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Related field (preferred)
• Masters Degree Related field (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• PA - Physician Assistant License - MBC - Medical Board of California Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, and furnishing privileges. (required)
• NCCPA - Nat Comm on Cert of Ph - NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• Other - Other Certificate in an applicable area of specialty (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year Pediatric experience (required)
• Experience in an applicable area of specialty (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$84.64 - $122.73

Workshift:

Position Exempt:

Yes

FTE %:

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Daily Hours:

8

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [e-mail] Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.