Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant

The Division of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Physician Assistant alongside two surgeons and one additional PA.

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network is a progressive, academic health system covering 5,600 square miles in central New York. A major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, whose aim is creating remarkable patient experiences and better living. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and health partners in related fields.

This is a vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lakefront village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity, as well as a well-appointed and unparalleled community sports center.

Job Description

• Join an established group of 2 Surgeons and 1 Advanced Practice Clinician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Responsibilities include clinic where you will see new and established patients, post-op visits, telemedicine, floor management of post-op patients, and first assisting in the OR.
• No Neurosurgery call - General Surgical call is optional.
• No current residents on the Neurosurgery team - Bassett Medical Center has a strong relationship with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Columbia University for teaching, education, and resident involvement.
• Previous surgical experience preferred but not essential.
• Salary range: $135,000-$165,000. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief in the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, starting with competitive base pay which includes recognition for your experience, education, training, and licensure. On-call is not a requirement; however, if you decide to opt-in, there is potential for additional compensation.
• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
• Hours include, but are not limited to: Clinic hours typically run from 8:00-4:30, and OR days are variable with two-to-three occurrences per week.

Requirements

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• NYS Licensure.
• BLS Certification Required.
• DEA Required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, CME credits (Continuing Medical Education time and money), retirement plan, and paid malpractice insurance.
• Supportive Transition Bonus.
• Hospital employed model with competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus.
• Clear leadership pathways for our Advanced Practice Clinicians.
• Join Bassett as a Member of the Medical Staff.
• Great focus on practitioner well-being - Bassett offers virtual scribes from day 1 and virtual coverage of in-baskets in a wide variety of services.
• Bassett assists employees with educational aspirations and advancements.