Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA), you will be an advanced practice provider working alongside neurosurgeons to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. You will serve as a vital clinical partner, balancing intricate inpatient care, surgical assisting, and comprehensive outpatient clinic management.
Every day you will perform patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostics, assist in major cranial and spinal surgical procedures, and manage inpatient and ICU care, including daily rounds and discharge planning. Supported by our robust organizational resources, you will focus on delivering high-quality, comprehensive neurosurgical care.
To be successful, you will be a certified Physician Assistant with a strong background in surgical, orthopedic, or neurological settings. You will possess excellent clinical expertise, strong diagnostic problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to excel in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, while upholding the highest ethical and patient-centered standards.
- Clinical & Outpatient Duties: Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories, formulate diagnoses, and manage pre/post-operative care in clinic. Order and interpret diagnostics (MRIs, CTs, labs).
- Surgical Assisting (Operating Room): Act as primary first assistant during major cranial (e.g., craniotomies) and spinal (e.g., fusions, decompressions) procedures. Perform bedside/in-office procedures like lumbar punctures, EVD management, and shunt taps.
- Inpatient & ICU Management: Conduct daily inpatient rounds, write progress notes, manage acute neurological emergencies, and coordinate comprehensive care plans from admission to discharge.
- Adhere to AMA medical ethics and relevant professional standards.
- Leverage our Physician Group's comprehensive resources (supply chain, tech trainers, credentialing, etc.) to optimize efficiency and clinical focus.
We are offering a competitive base, a generous CME allowance, and recruiting incentives, which include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements Required
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
- PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A. and current mid-level provider license by the state of Colorado required
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
Preferred
- Two years prior experience in surgery (if applicable).
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Where You'll Work
St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet-recognized and award-winning Level I Trauma Center, delivers high-quality care as a primary receiving center for the region's most seriously ill and injured. Our state-of-the-art campus, celebrating over 130 years of service, offers comprehensive, advanced programs including a dedicated Surgery Center (opened 2023), Comprehensive Stroke Center (Joint Commission certified), Heart and Vascular (Accredited Chest Pain Center), Neuroscience, Cancer Center (with new technologies), and advanced Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). We are committed to an award-winning culture of teamwork, quality (including 'Get With The Guidelines' recognitions), and patient wellness.
Pay Range $160,000 - $169,529 /year