Key Responsibilities:

•      Occasional assist in the OR as coverage is needed.
•      Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient’s medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail.
•       Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.
•       Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
•      Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications.
•       Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery.
•      Manage first call on a rotating basis, typically one 3 day weekend in 6 and 2-4 additional weeknight call shifts per month

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of Neurosurgical or surgical experience with a high degree of clinical judgment

Minimum Qualifications

Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification