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CommonSpirit Health

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$133,002 / year median in Colorado

+15% projected growth

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Clinical & Outpatient Duties:
Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories, formulate diagnoses, and manage pre/post-operative care in clinic. Order and interpret diagnostics (MRIs, CTs, labs). Surgical Assisting (Operating Room): Act as primary first assistant during major cranial (e.g., craniotomies) and spinal (e.g., fusions, decompressions) procedures. Perform bedside/in-office procedures like lumbar punctures, EVD management, and shunt taps.
Inpatient & ICU Management:
Conduct daily inpatient rounds, write progress notes, manage acute neurological emergencies, and coordinate comprehensive care plans from admission to discharge. Adhere to AMA medical ethics and relevant professional standards. Leverage our Physician Group's comprehensive resources (supply chain, tech trainers, credentialing, etc.) to optimize efficiency and clinical focus. We are offering a competitive base, a generous CME allowance, and recruiting incentives, which include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Job Requirements Required In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A. and current mid-level provider license by the state of Colorado required BLS from the American Heart Association required Preferred Two years prior experience in surgery (if applicable). #HEC Where You'll Work St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet-recognized and award-winning Level I Trauma Center, delivers high-quality care as a primary receiving center for the region's most seriously ill and injured. Our state-of-the-art campus, celebrating over 130 years of service, offers comprehensive, advanced programs including a dedicated Surgery Center (opened 2023), Comprehensive Stroke Center (Joint Commission certified), Heart and Vascular (Accredited Chest Pain Center), Neuroscience, Cancer Center (with new technologies), and advanced Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). We are committed to an award-winning culture of teamwork, quality (including 'Get With The Guidelines' recognitions), and patient wellness.