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Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery

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Position: Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery (Neurosurgery/Neurosciences Experience Required)

Location:

Dothan, Alabama

Schedule:

Full-Time

Organization Overview

This opportunity is with a large, well‑established regional health system serving southeastern Alabama, southwest Georgia, and parts of northern Florida. The organization provides comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical services, including advanced brain and spine surgery, trauma care, stroke services, neurocritical care, and diagnostic imaging.

Providers benefit from modern operating suites, advanced neurosurgical technology, robust physician support, and a highly coordinated inpatient and outpatient neurology service line.

The facility is known for its collaborative culture, excellent surgical outcomes, and commitment to innovation in neurosciences.

Position Summary

The health system is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in Neurosurgery or Neurosciences to join its expanding neurosurgery team in Dothan, Alabama. This role includes a mix of operating room first assist, inpatient rounding, consult management, and follow‑up clinic visits. You will work closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, PAs/NPs, neurohospitalists, and multidisciplinary teams within a high‑acuity environment.

Prior neurosurgery or neurosciences experience is required — cranial, spine, trauma, or neuro ICU exposure preferred.

For additional information, please contact manish@theproviderfinder.com or call 843-984-0745.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Assist neurosurgeons in the operating room as first assist for spine and cranial procedures

Conduct inpatient rounding, postoperative management, and neurosurgical consult evaluations

Perform preoperative history and physicals, perioperative assessments, and discharge planning

Manage trauma‑related neurosurgical cases in collaboration with the surgical and trauma teams

Provide follow‑up care in the neurosurgery outpatient clinic

Perform bedside procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suture/staple removal, drain management)

Present clinical updates and collaborate with neurohospitalists, intensivists, trauma surgeons, and nursing staff

Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Participate in departmental quality improvement and clinical protocol initiatives

Qualifications Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licensure & Certification

Board‑Certified Physician Assistant

Active Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain

BLS and ACLS required (or willingness to obtain)

Experience

Must have prior neurosurgery or neurosurgical/neurosciences experience

Experience in cranial, spine, neuro trauma, or neurocritical care strongly preferred

Hospital‑based PA experience beneficial

Skills

Strong OR first‑assist technical capabilities

Excellent clinical judgment in high‑acuity neurological cases

Ability to manage fast‑paced inpatient and trauma consult volumes

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Empathetic, patient‑centered approach

Compensation and Environment

Competitive base salary + productivity incentives, commensurate with experience

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

CME allowance + paid CME days

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off + reimbursement for licenses/certifications

Collaborative, supportive environment with strong neurosurgical and neurological infrastructure

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!

Manish Parashar

Recruiter, The Provider Finder

843-984-0745

www.theproviderfinder.com

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