Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

\n Fort Worth, TX | Schedule: Full-Time
Acclaim Health is currently seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Neurosurgery team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated group of neurosurgeons and orthopedic residents at a Level I Trauma Center, providing expert neurological and spine care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.

\n Key Responsibilities:
Assist in delivering comprehensive neurosurgical care in inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings
\n Perform medical histories, physical exams, and order/interprets lab and imaging tests
\n Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and care plans
\n Assist surgeons with cranial and spinal cases in the operating room
\n Manage spine patients in collaboration with orthopedic residents
\n Perform bedside interventions under physician supervision, including:
\n Placement of intracranial pressure monitors
\n External ventricular drains
\n Lumbar drains
\n Follow established hospital protocols and collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team
\n Participate in on-call rotation as required

Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
\n Malpractice Coverage
\n Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options
\n CME/Professional Expense Allowance
\n Relocation Assistance
\n Retirement Plan
\n Qualify for PSLF

Qualifications:

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license
\n Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
\n Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

\n Required Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

\n Preferred Education and Experience:
2 years of clinical experience preferred.
\n OR experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of advanced techniques and care management within specialty area.
\n Knowledge and understanding of customer service principles.
\n Knowledge of safety and security principles.
\n Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
\n Skill in solving mathematic computations needed to accurately calculate medication dosages and assist with reports and collection and analysis of data.
\n Skilled in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
\n Time management skills.
\n Ability to collaborate with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff and support staff to provide quality patient care.
\n Ability to present information or ideas concisely, accurately, and clearly verbally and in writing.
\n Ability to delegate tasks appropriately, with consideration for educational level, age and developmental stage of employee.
\n Ability to work well under pressure.
\n Ability to demonstrate patient centered and patient valued behavior.
\n Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
\n Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires results.
\n Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationship with coworkers, patients, and visitors.

Location Address:
\n 1500 S. Main Street
\n Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
\n United States