Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Neurosurgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Clearwater, FL 33756
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon - Thu, 9p - 7:30a
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: Every week
  
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  

• Patient Demographics: 100% adults
  
• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 0-25
  
• Case Mix: Neurosurgery
  

• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 1, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 4, Office Staff: 3
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Board: BC required - Certified
  
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Neurosurgery APP experience
  

• Provide phone consultation and call-back coverage for neurosurgery patients Monday through Thursday nights.
  
• Collaborate with a team of 4 neurosurgeons and 4 advanced practice providers to manage adult neurosurgery cases.
  
• Respond to acute neurosurgery needs at a 600+ bed facility with a certified stroke center.
  
• Perform inpatient rounding and handoffs as part of call-only coverage.
  
• Maintain timely communication and coordination with the multidisciplinary team during call shifts.
  

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