Physician Assistant - Hybrid Neurosurgery

About This Role

This hybrid Physician Assistant role is a key part of the care delivery system, providing specialty and critical care healthcare services within the scope of practice for Physician Assistants. The role involves managing medical and/or procedural problems for specific patient populations, addressing acute and chronic health conditions across various settings, and prioritizing customer care to foster a healing environment. The position may require rotational coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, sometimes within a 24/7 coverage model.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective diagnostic and emergency care for patients in both outpatient and acute inpatient settings
• Proactively order and interpret a comprehensive array of laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
• Independently institute immediate emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
• Ensure rapid communication with the attending physician or covering provider regarding any significant patient status changes or critical findings
• Prepare and electronically prescribe a full range of medications
• Safely administer medications and injections
• Perform minor bedside surgical procedures
• Execute complex specialty-specific procedures within specific environments
• Actively coordinate complex care needs with patients, families, external community services, and the entire interdisciplinary team
• Initiate timely consultations with the attending physician for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making
• Provide specialized care for patients in critical care and inpatient settings
• Ensure all medical record documentation is accurate, complete, and timely
• Educate patients and their families on health and illness prevention, medication, and treatment instructions
• Recommend community resources as needed
• Ensure seamless continuity of care and maintain highly effective communication across the entire care continuum
• Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds, meticulously documenting patient progress and care plans in both settings
• Triage patient calls and inquiries from the clinic
• Engage in mandatory professional continuing education
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure ongoing compliance with medical staff and organizational standards
• Perform specialized procedures such as assisting in surgical procedures, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
• Contribute to the education of trainees and professional staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required, including specialty-specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement