A Physician Assistant position in Neurosurgery at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA, involves managing inpatient consults, assisting with surgeries, and providing outpatient care within a Level 1 trauma and stroke center. The role offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for overtime and a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and management of inpatient neurosurgery consults.
• Support elective and emergent neurosurgical procedures.
• Provide postoperative and outpatient care for neurosurgery patients.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in on-call duties, including one weekend per month.
• Contribute to high-acuity patient care in a Level 1 trauma center.
• Manage outpatient clinic visits for post-op and elective patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical protocols.

Compensation

• $150,000 to $176,800 annually, based on experience.
• Salary plus incentives, including potential sign-on bonuses.
• W-2 employment tax status.

Shift & Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week.
• One weekend shift per month.
• Variable schedule hours with opportunities for overtime.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Physician Assistant (NP/PA).
• Experience in neurosurgery or related specialty preferred.
• Valid Physician Assistant license in California.
• CPR certification.
• DEA registration with the state.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to work 10-hour shifts, including one weekend per month.
• Experience managing inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical cases is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to variable scheduling demands.