Description
Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
East Meadow, NY
Full-Time
Salary: $75/hr
We are NuHealth. We want to make health care more affordable and more accessible here on Long Island. We are committed to delivering excellent essential medical care, and disease and lifestyle management to everyone, at every stage of life.
Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) is a mission-driven public academic medical center committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of Nassau County and surrounding communities.
We are seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a neurosurgeon. This role involves assisting with neurosurgical procedures, managing cranial and spinal trauma patients, performing diagnostic studies, and participating in daily hospital rounds.
In this role, you will:
- Assist in neurosurgical procedures (craniotomies, spinal surgeries, microscopic procedures).
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (wound closure, lumbar punctures, ventriculostomies).
- Manage trauma patients with ICP monitors, EVDs, drains, and fixation devices. - Order and interpret labs, imaging studies, and medications as directed.
- Conduct daily rounds, document patient progress, and participate in discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff; counsel patients and families.
We require:
- Physician Assistant License in NY
- Completion of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course
- One year of PA experience in neurosurgery may substitute for ATLS
- Knowledge of neurological sciences and clinical medicine
- Ability to perform specialized procedures and follow physician's instructions
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
We offer competitive salaries; medical malpractice coverage; comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance; paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays; participation in the New York State Pension Plan; and other excellent benefits. No relocation offered.
Physician Assistants, for immediate consideration, please apply now!
An EOE m/f/d/v.
