Neurosurgery PA

As our Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery, you will be an integral member of a leading multi-specialty group's Neurosurgery team in Carmichael, CA, playing a crucial role in delivering comprehensive patient care. You will provide essential clinical support and surgical assistance, ensuring high-quality outcomes for neurosurgery patients across both outpatient and hospital settings within the Sacramento region.

Every day you will engage in diverse responsibilities, including hospital rounds, managing post-operative care in both inpatient and clinic environments, and evaluating non-operative referrals. You will also serve as a surgical first assistant approximately 3-4 times per month. Your clinical duties involve obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, writing orders, and prescribing medications. You will also instruct and counsel patients and families, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, and acting as a vital liaison among medical staff.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant with a robust understanding of neurosurgery, capable of performing within your scope of practice. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to patient education, and meticulous documentation abilities.

We offer the following incentives to eligible new hires:

This full-time position offers a stable Monday-Friday schedule with no call or weekend responsibilities, competitive compensation ($141,158 - $187,358 DOE + productivity bonus)

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid medical/dental for your family
• PSLF eligibility
• 401(k) with employer matching
• CME allowance.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current and unrestricted California PA license
• National certification (NCCPA)
• BLS and ACLS 
• DEA license

Mercy Medical Group (MMG)is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 600+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. 

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community Description

Carmichael, CA, nestled within the Sacramento metropolitan area, offers a unique blend of suburban charm and natural beauty. Known for its mature tree-lined streets, spacious parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Carmichael provides a tranquil residential atmosphere while remaining close to the city’s vibrant amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor destinations like Ancil Hoffman Park and the American River Parkway, perfect for hiking, biking, and picnicking. The community also features excellent schools, a strong sense of local pride, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and healthcare. With its balance of comfort, connectivity, and quality of life, Carmichael is a sought-after enclave for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.