Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery
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Job Location:
Dothan, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Dothan Alabama
Schedule: Full-Time
This opportunity is with a large well-established regional health system serving southeastern Alabama southwest Georgia and parts of northern Florida.The organization provides comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical services including advanced brain and spine surgery trauma care stroke services neurocritical care and diagnostic imaging.
Providers benefit from modern operating suites advanced neurosurgical technology robust physician support and a highly coordinated inpatient and outpatient neurology service line.
The facility is known for its collaborative culture excellent surgical outcomes and commitment to innovation in neurosciences.
Position SummaryThe health system is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in Neurosurgery or Neurosciences to join its expanding neurosurgery team in Dothan Alabama.
This role includes a mix of operating room first assist inpatient rounding consult management and follow-up clinic visits.
You will work closely with neurosurgeons neurologists PAs/NPs neurohospitalists and multidisciplinary teams within a high-acuity environment.
Prior neurosurgery or neurosciences experience is required cranial spine trauma or neuro ICU exposure preferred.
For additional information please contact or call .
Essential Position Responsibilities
Assist neurosurgeons in the operating room as first assist for spine and cranial procedures
Conduct inpatient rounding postoperative management and neurosurgical consult evaluations
Perform preoperative history and physicals perioperative assessments and discharge planning
Manage trauma-related neurosurgical cases in collaboration with the surgical and trauma teams
Provide follow-up care in the neurosurgery outpatient clinic
Perform bedside procedures as appropriate (e.g. wound care suture/staple removal drain management)
Present clinical updates and collaborate with neurohospitalists intensivists trauma surgeons and nursing staff
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in departmental quality improvement and clinical protocol initiatives
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Licensure & Certification
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Active Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain
BLS and ACLS required (or willingness to obtain)
Experience
Must have prior neurosurgery or neurosurgical/neurosciences experience
Experience in cranial spine neuro trauma or neurocritical care strongly preferred
Hospital-based PA experience beneficial
Skills
Strong OR first-assist technical capabilities
Excellent clinical judgment in high-acuity neurological cases
Ability to manage fast-paced inpatient and trauma consult volumes
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Empathetic patient-centered approach
Compensation and Environment
Competitive base salary productivity incentives commensurate with experience
Full benefits package including medical dental vision and retirement plans
CME allowance paid CME days
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off reimbursement for licenses/certifications
Collaborative supportive environment with strong neurosurgical and neurological infrastructure
Thank you for your time and I look forward to connecting soon!
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