TRAUMA NEUROSURGERY/SPINE

SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY

Plano, Texas

Texas Health Physicians Group pleased to announce an opening for highly skilled and motivated Physician Assistant to join our neurosurgery, spine and trauma team in Plano, TX.  This a great opportunity to join a team of highly trained surgeons committed to one purpose: providing patients with the most comprehensive, quality, and compassionate surgical care during all phases of their surgical experience.  Apply today and join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here. 

Position Details: 

     Full Time- Monday - Friday work schedule; rotating weekend trauma call

     Assist the neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeons in the OR. 

     Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments

     Manage patient care in both inpatient and outpatient setting

     Provide education and counseling to patients and their families. 

Plan treatment and document using EPIC EMR

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans. 

Comprehensive benefit package with health, life, dental, vision and 401K

Requirements:

     Texas licensed & Board-Certified Physician Assistant

     Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program 

     Minimum of 2 years of experience in neurosurgery, spine and trauma care preferred. 

     Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

The Physician Assistant (“PA”) will be licensed as a physician assistant in the State of Texas and maintain such license in good standing at all times. Master's degree Physician Assistant required.

The PA will report to the supervising physician and/or the Medical Director and will be responsible for meeting CME requirements to maintain certification and licensure.

The PA’s duties and responsibilities apply to the THPG patient population and assigned setting only