- The evaluation and management of neurosurgical patients in the emergency room and hospital, including the intensive care unit
- Returning after hours phone calls from existing patients and their physicians
- First assisting in the operating room
- Performing procedures on neurosurgical patients in the ICU and ER
- Patient and family education
- Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday with two twelve hour weekend shifts per month
Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Operative McKinney - Baylor Scott & White Health
Description
Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a position in their practice at the Baylor Scott and White in McKinney, where comprehensive care to patients with disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system is provided.
The ideal candidate will provide patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner, and will maintain effective communication with patients, hospital staff, and referring physicians.
The PA will practice in close collaboration with the neurosurgeons in the group, who will provide continuing education in the evaluation and management of neurosurgical patients.
The primary responsibilities are:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The PA Surgical Specialty-Operative is a graduate of an accredited training program and is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority.
The PA is credentialed and privileged, and their service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare system, and in accordance with the appropriate board.
Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates
Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates was created in September 2004 to provide state-of-the-art neurosurgical care to patients in our community.
Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates provides a full complement of surgical treatments for the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the spine.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Continuing Education package
Tuition Reimbursement
Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
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QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.