Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Modesto, California
The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and acts as a first or second assistant in surgery. They are responsible for pre and post-operative patient care while complying with safety and infection control standards.
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.
The Medical Staff Bylaws and Title 16 of the California Administrative Code grant the PA’s privileges as outlined.
Additionally, a Tenet Hospital shall only enter into an employment or independent contractor relationship with a NPP to perform services for purposes of enhancing the efficiency of patient care services.
NPPs shall not perform any service for which a Physician is responsible pursuant to the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations or policies of the Medical Staff or for which, in whole or in part, any Physician receives payment (NPP policy).
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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
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!
Requires a Bachelor's degree with completion of a Physician Assistant course and a current CA State Physician Assistant License. BLS, ACLS certifications, and DEA registration are required, with 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
Market context
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