Methodist Healthcare System
Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Opportunity in San Antonio, TX
Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Opportunity in San Antonio, TX
A well-established employed neurosurgery practice with Methodist Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join their team. This role offers a dynamic mix of operating room (OR) assistance and outpatient clinical care, supporting a busy neurosurgical service in one of San Antonio’s most advanced medical facilities.
Responsibilities
Assist neurosurgeons in the OR with procedures including spine and cranial surgeries.
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient evaluations.
Provide outpatient care including follow-up visits, patient education, and coordination of treatment plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
Participate in hospital rounds and respond to inpatient consults as needed.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current Texas PA license or eligibility to obtain.
Surgical experience preferred; neurosurgery experience is a plus but not required.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
DEA as required for prescribing authority.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and CME allowance.
Paid time off and retirement plan options.
Supportive onboarding and training environment.
About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System
811 licensed beds, 27 operating suites
Intraoperative MRI with Clearpoint targeting software for deep brain stimulation cases
Award-winning reputation for outstanding patient care
Nationally accredited Level III Trauma Center
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually
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Responsibilities
Assist neurosurgeons in the OR with procedures including spine and cranial surgeries.
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient evaluations.
Provide outpatient care including follow-up visits, patient education, and coordination of treatment plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
Participate in hospital rounds and respond to inpatient consults as needed.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current Texas PA license or eligibility to obtain.
Surgical experience preferred; neurosurgery experience is a plus but not required.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
DEA as required for prescribing authority.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and CME allowance.
Paid time off and retirement plan options.
Supportive onboarding and training environment.
About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System
811 licensed beds, 27 operating suites
Intraoperative MRI with Clearpoint targeting software for deep brain stimulation cases
Award-winning reputation for outstanding patient care
Nationally accredited Level III Trauma Center
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually
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