Physician Assistant; Neurosurgery - University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX 79905
About the Job
Job Description:
A Physician Assistant has an independent license to practice in a collaborative arrangement with a neurosurgeon and other health care providers utilizing primary, secondary and tertiary approaches. Augment a physician’s ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising and or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Physician Assistant also performs surgical procedures within their scope and realm of their practice agreement with their supervising neurosurgeon.
One year of experience in a neurosurgery outpatient clinic is preferred.
Three years of experience in a hospital environment as a physician assistant is preferred.
National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
Licensed and approved as a physician assistant in the State of Texas
Must have DEA Number, DPS Number, and eligible to obtain an NPI Number
Current CPR certification required
ACLS or ATLS are required within six months of employment.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
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