Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Grand Rapids, MI

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

403(b) with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

PayActiv on-demand pay

Job summary

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids seeks a Physician Assistant to join its Neurosurgery APP team. The role centers on inpatient care with plans to expand to outpatient settings.

New APPs receive 4–6 months of training led by senior APPs and neurosurgery physicians. The position involves 12‑hour shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, ICU/floor management, bedside procedures, and involvement in education for residents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA-C certification (NCCPA).
• Ability to work independently after training and strong clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient Neurosurgery patients on ICU and floor.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist in OR as needed.
• Conduct neurosurgery consultations and care coordination.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical acumen

Neurosurgery knowledge

Education

Master's degree in PA studies

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Neurosciences Service Line - Physician Assistant

The Neurosciences Service Line at Corewell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurosurgery APP team. As West Michigan’s leading neuroscience referral center, and one of the largest providers of adult neuroscience services in the state, the Neurosurgery department functions within our multidisciplinary team to provide quality care, research, and education within the clinical neurosciences. This position, in partnership with our Neurosurgery NP's and Neurosurgery Residents, will work mainly in the inpatient setting with plans to expand to the outpatient setting as the team grows. New APP's can expect a 4-6 month training process led by our experienced senior APP's. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently after appropriate training & demonstrate excellent clinical acumen. This position plays an integral role in the Neurosurgery team and works collaboratively & cohesively with our Nurse Practitioner and Neurosurgery physicians.

• 12 Hour shift length.
• 14 shifts over a 28-day period, with the expectation that up to 3 will be night shifts.
• Weekend coverage - current expectation is 1 in 4 weekends (subject to change as team expands)
• Holiday coverage – current expectation is 2-3 system holiday per year (subject to change as team expands)
• Management of primary Neurosurgery ICU & floor patients
• Performing bed-side procedure
• Completing neurosurgery consults
• OR case coverage providing first assist
• Neurotrauma
• Pager coverage
• Education for our MSU/Spectrum Health Neurosurgery Residents
• Collaboration with other providers & members of our health care team to deliver quality & safe patient care.

Access to MyConcierge, a service dedicated to provide you more time to focus on your work/home life balance

Dedicated PTO Hours in addition to 7 systemwide paid holidays

$2,500 annually for CME, memberships and conferences

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Relocation Assistance (from 50 miles or more)

Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Neurosurgery - Medical Group West Employment Type Full time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 6:00am - 6:00pm/ 6:00pm - 6:00am Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Basic Qualifications Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others.

About Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

Corewell Health People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

Corewell Health is committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.