Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
•Job Title: Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
•Job Type: Locum Tenens
•Location: Cooperstown, NY
•Service Setting: Hospital
•Coverage Type: Clinical Only
•Coverage Period: 06/29/2026 - 06/29/2027
•Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
•On-Call Shift Schedule: No required call; optional compensated call available

COVERAGE DATES
•06/29/2026 - 06/29/2027
•Potential option to extend

PATIENT INFORMATION
•Patient Demographics: Adults/Geriatrics
•Patient Volume/Census: Varies based on elective surgery schedule
•Admissions: Yes
•Rounding: Included
•Phone Consults: Yes
•Case Mix:
•Approximately 80% spine surgery
•Approximately 20% cranial cases
•Broad neurosurgical spectrum

FACILITY INFORMATION
•EMR System: Epic
•Support Staff Available:
•1 APP for evening/weekend coverage
•Formal sign-out provided
•Physician Coverage:
•3 full-time Neurosurgery attendings on site
•Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage/Urgent need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
•Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
•Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
•Credentialing Timeline:
•Approximately 120 days
•Expedited credentialing requested due to urgent need

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
•Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
•First assist in surgery
•Suturing wounds
•Wound aspirations
•OR assistance
•Clinic evaluations
•Inpatient rounding

JOB REQUIREMENTS
•Licenses: Active NY license preferred
•Board: NCCPA Certification required
•DEA: Active DEA preferred
•Certifications: BLS required
•Experience:
•Neurosurgery experience preferred
•Spine surgery experience highly preferred
•Other Qualifications:
•Comfortable assisting in OR, clinic, and inpatient settings
•Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•First assist in neurosurgical procedures
•Perform minor bedside procedures
•Conduct inpatient rounding and patient evaluations
•Assist with outpatient clinic responsibilities
•Collaborate with Neurosurgery attendings and APP team
•Provide patient care across OR, clinic, and inpatient settings