Neurosurgical Physician Assistant, (Full Time, Days) Job Listing at NorthBay Healthcare in Fairfield, CA (Job ID 2655)

Description

At NorthBay Health the Neurosurgical Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for performing the assessment of selected patients within the designated service line. The PA performs history and physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth pathway of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care both inpatient and outpatient. 

Join the NorthBay Neurosurgical Team: A group consisting of 3 neurosurgeons for a busy and growing neurosurgical practice (80% Spine, 20% Cranial)

Level 2 Trauma Center

Complex Spine, General Neurosurgery, No Endovascular 

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Position Overview: 

•  Rotating 4 day, 10 hour shift schedule, 7AM – 5PM daily
•  No nights, no weekends, no call
• Mix of critical care, inpatient, outpatient and surgical responsibilities
• Units to include ICU, OR, step-down, med/surg, surgi-center
• Outpatient clinic, (Independent pre-op, post-op and hospital f/u clinic; tandem clinics with Neurosurgeon)
• OR first assist

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 

Licensure/Credentials:  

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified. 
• AHA or equivalent CPR required. 
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs. 

Experience:  

• Experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in the Neurosciences at NorthBay. 
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status.  
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. 
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric. 
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
• Demonstrates the NorthBay Way.  The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence

Compensation: 

• Hourly Salary Range Min $85.43 - Max $103.82 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)