Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job Description
Job Description
A premier private practice neurosurgery group in the Houston area is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA). The practice is well established and does 100% elective cases.
This position will function as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician.
The PA will work in multiple settings including inpatient, outpatient, operating room and clinic.
No ER or trauma call and light weekend call once every six weeks.
Responsibilities:
* Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and post operative care, under the supervision of a physician
* Provide support to the supervising physician in the operating room as a surgical assistant as a first assist
* Demonstrate leadership as a clinical resource
* Participate in rounding independently or with surgeon
* Coordinate and manage patient care as assigned by supervising physician
* Respond timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff
* Perform delegated tasks as assigned by the supervising physician
* Accurately document all patient encounters and communication in the electronic health record
Qualifications:
* PA experience is a plus but not required, new graduates welcome to apply.
* Experience in a surgical specialty preferred but not required (i.e. Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedics, General Surgery)
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English
* Bilingual - Spanish a plus
* Ability to exercise judgement in interactions with physicians, care team, patients, and families
* Demonstrate proficient time management skills
Education/Licensing Requirements:
* Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
* Graduate from Accredited Physician Assistant Program by NCCPA
* NCCPA Certification
* BLS/ALS Certification
* Licensed and credentialed by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants
* Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
* Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
* Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
* Life Insurance
* 401K w/ 3% Safe Harbor
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Parking
* Paid Malpractice
* Stipend for CMEs