Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Santa Maria, CAJob$152–226K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant evaluates and manages acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions, including new, follow-up, and postoperative patients. The role supports two neurosurgeons across inpatient and outpatient care, assisting in surgery and seeing patients in clinic. The position includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient education and counseling; there is no on-call requirement.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, you will evaluate and manage patients with both acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions, seeing new, follow-up, and postoperative patients, helping them achieve better health through comprehensive, high-quality neurosurgical care.
Every day, you will work alongside and support our two neurosurgeons. Your responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient roles, both assisting in surgery and seeing patients in the clinic. There is no on-call requirement. You will be expected to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide extensive patient education and counseling.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the clinical training to perform neurosurgical evaluations and the collaborative skills to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.
Job Requirements
Required:
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Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
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Physician Assistant: CA (PA:CA)
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Completion of a training program or work as a physician assistant
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Ability to develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
Preferred:
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1-3 years prior experience in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, or Pain Management.
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First-assist surgical experience and comfort in both clinic and OR settings
Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit® , one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.
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Pay Range
$151,590 - $225,513 /year
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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