Physician Assistant Neurosurgery-Operative

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Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates is seeking a Physician Assistant for a daytime position in their practice at the Grapevine location where comprehensive care to patients with disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system is provided. 

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This position requires a strong focus on patient care and service. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail oriented, and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply. 

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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. 

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The primary responsibilities are:

\n\nThe evaluation and management of neurosurgical patients in the emergency room and hospital, including the intensive care unit\nReturning after hours phone calls from existing patients and their physicians\nFirst assisting in the operating room\nPerforming procedures on neurosurgical patients in the ICU and ER\nPatient and family education\nShift/Schedule: day shifts primarily Monday- Friday  will cover rounding 1 weekend a month\n\n

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.

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BENEFITS

\n\nOur competitive benefits package includes the following:\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
       Physician Assistants (PA)

       Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.