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Physician Assistant Neurosurgery
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What they do
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.
$139,930 / year median in Illinois
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing interpretation for neurosurgery consults
- Assist in the management of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative neurosurgery patients
- Surgical first assist in the operating room for neurosurgery cases
- Full Time; 5 days per week plus one weekend per month of Neurosurgery call
- Outpatient clinic weekly
- Weekend call coverage, with Attending, one weekend per month
- Weekly schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Annual Salary:
$118K - $128K Qualifications Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Illinois or eligible for licensure
- Certification as a Physician Assistant
- Surgical First Assist certification required
- Experience in Neurosurgery, preferred
- Surgical experience is preferred, but motivated candidates are encouraged to apply
- Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care