Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Job Opportunity

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.