Physician Assistant - Neuro

Overview

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Full Time, Rotate Reporting to the Lead Physician Assistant (PA) and Chief Executive Officer, the Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the surgeon, performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks related to surgery and trauma. Acts as a first or second assistant in surgery. Participates in pre and post-operative patient care. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement/performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent, with completion of a Physicians Assistant course
• Minimum Experience/Skills: 1 to 2 years experience preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Current; CA State Physicians Assistant License granted by the Physician Assistant Examining Committee and DEA registration, BLS and ACLS certifications.

Physical Demands

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly.

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material.

Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Salary

$72.00 - $115.21 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience