Experienced Neurosurgery Physician Assistant | Inpatient | No Call | Sign-On Bonus
Job at a glance
Job description
TMC Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our inpatient Neurosurgery service at TMC Grant.
This benefits-eligible, 0.6 FTE position offers the opportunity to support a busy surgical service, strengthen continuity of care, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Neurosurgery service line.
The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with a five-surgeon call group, a partner APP, hospitalists, nursing, case management, therapists, and other members of the inpatient care team.
Position Highlights
- Part-time, 0.6 FTE employment with TMC Health
- $99,000 annual salary
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- $10,000 relocation assistance
- Exclusively inpatient role
- Two or three 10-hour shifts per week
- No call
- Benefits eligible
- Collaborative practice with physician and APP support
- Opportunity to help improve and shape a growing Neurosurgery service line
Job Responsibilities
• Assess and manage inpatient neurosurgery patients
• Complete admissions and inpatient consultations
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons, hospitalists, nursing, therapy, case management, and other members of the care team
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care
• Complete timely and accurate EMR documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning
• Contribute to workflow improvements, quality initiatives, and service-line development
Qualifications
• National certification as a Physician Assistant
• Active or eligible Arizona Physician Assistant license
• Previous Physician Assistant experience required
• Experience in neurosurgery, neurology, acute care, critical care, hospital medicine, or a related inpatient specialty preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital team
Visa sponsorship is not available
Working Hours
• Approximately 24 hours per week
• Two or three 10-hour shifts per week
• Day shift
• Exclusively inpatient
No call responsibilities
Skills
• Inpatient patient assessment and management
• Neurosurgery, neurology, acute care, critical care, or hospital medicine experience
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Discharge planning and transitions of care
• EMR documentation proficiency
• Effective communication and teamwork
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment