Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Cooperstown, NY

Service Setting: Hospital

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 06/29/2026 - 06/29/2027

Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p

On-Call Shift Schedule: No required call; optional compensated call available

COVERAGE DATES

06/29/2026 - 06/29/2027

Potential option to extend

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults/Geriatrics

Patient Volume/Census: Varies based on elective surgery schedule

Admissions: Yes

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix:

Approximately 80% spine surgery

Approximately 20% cranial cases

Broad neurosurgical spectrum

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff Available:

1 APP for evening/weekend coverage

Formal sign-out provided

Physician Coverage:

3 full-time Neurosurgery attendings on site

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage/Urgent need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

Credentialing Timeline:

Approximately 120 days

Expedited credentialing requested due to urgent need

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

First assist in surgery

Suturing wounds

Wound aspirations

OR assistance

Clinic evaluations

Inpatient rounding

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active NY license preferred

Board: NCCPA Certification required

DEA: Active DEA preferred

Certifications: BLS required

Experience:

Neurosurgery experience preferred

Spine surgery experience highly preferred

Other Qualifications:

Comfortable assisting in OR, clinic, and inpatient settings

Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

First assist in neurosurgical procedures

Perform minor bedside procedures

Conduct inpatient rounding and patient evaluations

Assist with outpatient clinic responsibilities

Collaborate with Neurosurgery attendings and APP team

Provide patient care across OR, clinic, and inpatient settings