Neurosurgery - Surgical Physician Assistant

Surgical APP

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region. CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM, telehealth, and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Job Description

• Provide first assist in neurosurgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Conduct patient rounds in the ICU and inpatient units, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage a diverse clinic schedule, including new consults, established follow-ups, pre and post-operative follow-ups.
• Participate in on-call rotations, covering nights and weekends, with associated compensation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of patient care protocols and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 2 years surgical experience.
• Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Previous experience in neurosurgery or surgical settings is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing patient care needs.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering positive relationships with patients and team members.
• Resilient and capable of managing the demands of a high-acuity setting.

Physical Requirements

Medium work - exert up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly.

Community Overview

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate human kindness.

Benefits

Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with generous match
• Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness and more!

Pay Range

$55.00 - $80.35 / hour

Shift

Days