Physician Assistant (PA), Neurosurgery
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Elmhurst,, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/30/24
Our client, a top teaching hospital in New York City, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) Neurosurgery. Prior experience in Neurosurgery or Neuroendovascular Surgery is preferred, however, we will consider new graduates as well. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working with a diverse patient population.
Responsibilities:
• Performing history and physical examinations
• Formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan
• Ordering diagnostic tests, medications, consultations, and clinic referrals
• Review, interpret and document the results of the diagnostic tests ordered
• Perform bedside procedures, such as irrigation, debridement, and suturing/repair of wounds or incisions, insertion/removal of nasogastric tubes and indwelling urinary catheters, insertion/removal of intravenous lines peripherally or centrally, sampling of arterial blood, placement/removal of arterial lines, removal of surgical drains, placement/management of external ventricular and lumbar drains, placement/management of intracranial monitors, etc.
· Assist staff Neurosurgeons and Neuroendovascular Surgeons in the operating room or neuroendovascular suite
• Implementing treatment protocols and undertaking clinical decision making, under the general supervision of a Neurosurgery, Neuroendovascular, or Neurocritical Care attending
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
• Performing history and physical examinations
• Formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan
• Ordering diagnostic tests, medications, consultations, and clinic referrals
• Review, interpret and document the results of the diagnostic tests ordered
• Perform bedside procedures, such as irrigation, debridement, and suturing/repair of wounds or incisions, insertion/removal of nasogastric tubes and indwelling urinary catheters, insertion/removal of intravenous lines peripherally or centrally, sampling of arterial blood, placement/removal of arterial lines, removal of surgical drains, placement/management of external ventricular and lumbar drains, placement/management of intracranial monitors, etc.
· Assist staff Neurosurgeons and Neuroendovascular Surgeons in the operating room or neuroendovascular suite
• Implementing treatment protocols and undertaking clinical decision making, under the general supervision of a Neurosurgery, Neuroendovascular, or Neurocritical Care attending
Requirements:
- Graduate of an Accredited PA program
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!