Nocturnist Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Operative

• Coordinate multidisciplinary services to support optimal patient care and disposition.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Physician Assistant who:

• Genuinely enjoys nocturnist work and is comfortable with a dedicated overnight schedule.
• Is clinically confident, adaptable, and comfortable in a high-acuity environment.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Can work independently while recognizing when to escalate care.
• Is collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Is eager to learn and develop expertise in neurosurgical care.

Experienced nocturnist Physician Assistants are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those interested in learning a new specialty and building a career in neurosurgery. New graduate PAs are also encouraged to apply; our program has significant experience training and mentoring new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant license.
• National board certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Prior inpatient, ICU, emergency medicine, hospitalist, surgical, or neurosurgical experience preferred, but not required.

Position Highlights

• 7 nights on / 7 nights off
• 12-hour overnight shifts (times vary from 7p to 7a, 5p to 5a, and 9p to 9a)
• Sole neurosurgery Physician Assistant in-house overnight
• Primary overnight provider for neurosurgical patients and new consultations
• High level of autonomy and clinical decision-making
• Collaborative relationship with the nocturnal neurocritical care APP team
• On-call neurosurgeon available at all times for support and consultation
• Fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment
• Opportunity to develop specialized neurosurgical knowledge and clinical skills
• Limited routine first-assist responsibilities overnight, with opportunities to participate in surgery when appropriate
• Prior neurosurgery experience is not required
• Experienced nocturnist Physician Assistants and new graduate PAs are encouraged to apply
• Strong history of training and mentoring new graduate PAs

About Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates

Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery and Spine Associates - Dallas was established in 2004 to provide advanced neurosurgical care to patients throughout the community. The practice provides comprehensive surgical treatment for disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system, utilizing current surgical and radiosurgical techniques.

The practice is comprised of seven fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, one neurointerventional radiologist, and seven physician assistants who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of neurological, spinal, cerebrovascular, and neurotrauma conditions. Our team delivers advanced treatment for both routine and highly complex pathologies, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary teams at Baylor University Medical Center, our providers deliver coordinated, evidence-based care across the continuum of neurosurgical treatment, from emergency consultations and acute inpatient management to complex surgical intervention and long-term follow-up.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Physician Assistants (PA)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.