Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Baylor Scott & White Health | Grapevine, Texas

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

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Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

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Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our established Neurosurgery & Spine Associates practice in Grapevine, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized neurosurgical team providing comprehensive care for patients with degenerative spine disorders, cervical, thoracic and lumbar conditions, spinal trauma, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex neurological conditions. The practice serves patients throughout Northeast Tarrant County and provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

The Physician Assistant will provide a blend of outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, perioperative management, and surgical first assist responsibilities , partnering closely with the neurosurgical team. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, assisting in spine and neurosurgical procedures, providing perioperative care, hospital rounding, and supporting continuity of care throughout the patient journey.

This role is ideal for a Physician Assistant with prior Neurosurgery or Orthopedic Spine experience who enjoys a hands-on surgical practice and developing long-term relationships with patients and physicians within a close-knit team environment.

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Position Highlights

- Primary practice location: Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Grapevine
- Occasional coverage at the Flower Mound clinic a few times per month
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Daytime hours: FT
- Combination of: Outpatient clinic
- Inpatient hospital rounding
- Surgical First Assist responsibilities

- Work one-on-one with an experienced neurosurgeon
- Significant involvement in spine and neurosurgical procedures
- Opportunity to care for patients with spinal stenosis, disc herniation, neck pain, back pain, spinal trauma, brain tumors, and other complex neurological disorders
- Exposure to minimally invasive spine and cranial procedures
- Dedicated Medical Assistant support, with a goal of providing physician-specific MA support
- Practice located in the Pavilion building adjacent to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
- Small, collaborative provider team focused on delivering exceptional patient care
- Strong physician-APP partnership model
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients across the continuum of care

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Call Responsibilities

- Approximately 6 call days per month
- Primarily phone-based call coverage
- Management of patient questions and after-hours concerns
- Occasional return to hospital if clinically necessary
- In-person call response is uncommon but may occasionally be required
- Additional compensation provided if called back to the hospital
- Call expectations are incorporated into the compensation structure

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Essential Functions of the Role

- Assess patient health through comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage neurosurgical and spine conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging.
- Develop and implement treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Perform inpatient and outpatient evaluations, consultations, and follow-up care.
- Assist in neurosurgical and spine procedures as First Assist.
- Round on hospitalized patients and provide perioperative management.
- Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
- Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, and recovery expectations.
- Document care plans and treatment outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in call coverage and continuity of care activities.
- Perform procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and administrative teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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Key Success Factors

- Strong understanding of neurosurgical and spine conditions, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Experience with surgical first assist responsibilities.
- Ability to function effectively in clinic, hospital, and operating room environments.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to manage complex patient populations and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required

- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Texas Physician Assistant license
- Current NCCPA certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Minimum of 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in: Neurosurgery, or
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery

- Experience assisting in surgical procedures

Preferred

- Neurosurgery experience
- Spine surgery experience
- First Assist experience in surgical specialties
- Experience managing both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical patients
- Experience with perioperative and post-operative patient management
- Familiarity with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology

Not Considering

- New graduate applicants

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Why Join This Team?

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a highly specialized Neurosurgery and Spine Associates practice serving patients throughout Grapevine, Flower Mound, and Northeast Tarrant County. The practice is part of a larger group of neurosurgeons recognized for expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumor treatment, spinal trauma, traumatic brain injury, and complex neurological disorders.

The selected Physician Assistant will enjoy meaningful autonomy, direct physician collaboration, a balanced mix of clinic and surgical responsibilities, extensive first assist opportunities, and the ability to make a significant impact within a close-knit, supportive team. This position offers the unique opportunity to follow patients throughout their care journey, from clinic consultation, to surgery, to inpatient recovery and follow-up care.

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Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.