Our client in Hartford County, CT is in need of Locum Neurosurgery Physician Assistant for an ongoing assignment!

Job Details:

• 8hr / 10hr /12hr shifts available.
• Call as needed
• If the APP has clinic experience, 5-8s in the clinic and the OR, which would be Monday-Friday.
• If they have inpatient experience, it would likely be days/nights/weekends Patient Census:
• For inpatient, it can range anywhere from 5-20+ patients on the census, typically is in the 8-16 range. They would be on with another provider during the day.
• For clinics, they typically range 12-24 patients a day depending on the attending being covered Surgery –
• Assists attending surgeon and operating room personnel as needed to prepare patient for surgery.
• Performs first assist duties in the following: neurosurgery, spine, and craniotomies of types; close both deep and superficial wounds.
• Writes post-operative orders according to the patient’s care plan and consistent with the standard of care.
• Effectively communicates the relevant clinical information to the post-operative staff. Hospital-
• Independently conducts daily hospital rounds and neurosurgical surgical bedside procedures.
• Writes orders and progress notes.
• Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions; formulates and implement treatment and therapeutics plans for hospitalized patients.
• Handles discharge planning and dictates discharge summaries; respond to emergency department calls and provide initial care management decisions. Outpatient/Clinic Office & General-
• Completes thorough history and physical examinations, providing a detailed and accurate history.
• Assists in the formulation of treatment plans and monitors patients prescribes appropriate medication in accordance with the Delegation agreement.
• Maintains continuity of care thru post-opt follow up visits.
• Respond to calls.
• Educates, screens and counsel patients, facilitates patient referrals to appropriate providers.

Job Requirements:

• Board Certified
• CT state license
• Two (2) years Surgical Physician Assistant experience with at least one (1) year of neurosurgical experience
• BLS and ACLS

What Greenstaff Medical US has to offer:

• Pay rate: $115 for W2 and $135 for 1099
• Travel expenses reimbursed: Airfare, Lodging, Rental car and or mileage reimbursement at IRS Standard rate
• Licensure reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Full benefits – Health, Dental, Vision and 401K for W2 employees
• Referral bonuses of $2,000

Please reach out to Zameka Macholi, Locums Recruitment Consultant via call [Register to View] , text [Register to View] or email [Register to View] for any questions/referrals.