Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Jobs
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant jobs are open across academic medical centers, hospital systems, and private neurosurgical practices, at every level from new graduate to senior clinician, with specializations in spine surgery, cranial procedures, and neuro-critical care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
- Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
- Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
- Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
- Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
- Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
- Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
- Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
- Prescribe medication.
- Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
- Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
- Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
- Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
- Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families
- Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
- Current licensure in State of Florida renewed every two years to include prescriptive authority.
- Maintains NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
- Maintains BLS certification.* Maintains ACLS, NRP, PALS certification as required by department.
- Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
- Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
- Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
- Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
- Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
- Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
- Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
- Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
- Prescribe medication.
- Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
- Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
- Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
- Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
- Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families
- Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
- Current licensure in State of Florida renewed every two years to include prescriptive authority.
- Maintains NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
- Maintains BLS certification.* Maintains ACLS, NRP, PALS certification as required by department.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in neurosurgery physician assistant jobs.
- Master of Science degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification (PANCE or PANRE) in good standing
- Active surgical first-assist experience in neurosurgery or a related surgical specialty
- Proficiency with spinal instrumentation systems and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring protocols
- BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
- State PA licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of employment
Tips for Your Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to surgical volume
Neurosurgery hiring managers look for concrete procedural exposure, not just job titles. List the case types you've assisted with, such as spinal fusions, craniotomies, or deep brain stimulation, and note your first-assist experience separately from scrub or floor duties.
Highlight your RNFA or CAQ credentials
A Certificate of Added Qualifications in surgery or an RNFA credential immediately separates you from general PA applicants. If you're pursuing either, mention your progress in your resume summary so hiring committees know you're committed to the surgical specialty.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists neurosurgery physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish inpatient from outpatient scope
Neurosurgery PA roles split sharply between OR-heavy positions and outpatient clinic or rounding coverage. Read postings carefully for call requirements and inpatient expectations, then tailor your cover letter to reflect direct experience with whichever setting the employer emphasizes.
Prepare for a working interview in the OR
Many academic and high-volume programs ask finalists to scrub into a case or shadow an attending before an offer is made. Confirm your current surgical privileges documentation is ready, and ask ahead of time whether the site requires credentialing paperwork before the visit.
Negotiate call frequency before accepting
Call burden in neurosurgery is often heavier than in other surgical specialties and varies widely between trauma centers and elective-only practices. Ask for the average number of call shifts per month and whether post-call recovery time is built into the schedule during your offer conversation.
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most neurosurgery physician assistants?
77 Consultants, Kaiser Permanente, and CommonSpirit Health are hiring the most neurosurgery physician assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional hospital systems tend to post the highest volume of neurosurgery PA openings at any given time.
How many neurosurgery physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 16% of neurosurgery physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on surgical nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements are post-operative telemedicine follow-up, outpatient care coordination, and administrative neurosurgery utilization review positions.
How do you become a neurosurgery physician assistant?
You become a neurosurgery physician assistant by completing an accredited PA program, passing the PANCE to earn NCCPA certification, and then gaining surgical experience through a residency, fellowship, or entry-level surgical PA role. Most neurosurgery-specific positions expect candidates to have prior first-assist experience in spine, trauma, or general surgery before transitioning into a dedicated neurosurgery practice.
Can you get hired as a neurosurgery physician assistant without prior neurosurgery experience?
Some programs, particularly large academic centers with structured PA onboarding, will hire new surgical PAs who have strong first-assist backgrounds in orthopedic spine, trauma, or vascular surgery. Your best path is to emphasize case volume, familiarity with neuromonitoring, and any neurology or neurocritical care rotations from your training in your application materials.
What does the neurosurgery physician assistant interview process look like?
The neurosurgery PA interview typically begins with a phone or video screen with the hiring manager or chief PA, followed by an in-person day that includes meetings with attending surgeons, a tour of the OR suite, and sometimes a skills or case-scenario discussion. High-volume programs may also ask finalists to shadow a case or present their surgical case log before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to neurosurgery physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to neurosurgery physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your surgical background and geographic preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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