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Surgical Physician Assistant Opportunity - Neurosurgery | Waterbury, CT
UConn Health Community Network Medical Group is seeking an experienced Neurosurgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing team at Waterbury Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded neurosurgeon while providing advanced care across the full spectrum of neurosurgical services.
The ideal candidate will have experience in both spine and cranial procedures and enjoy a diverse role including surgical first-assisting, inpatient management, and outpatient pre-operative evaluations.
Responsibilities Include:
• First-assist in complex neurosurgical procedures, including cranial and spine cases
• Perform pre-operative patient evaluations, histories, physical exams, and surgical readiness assessments
• Manage inpatient rounding, care coordination, admissions, and discharge planning
• Order and review imaging, labs, and diagnostic studies
• Perform bedside procedures and support post-operative patient care
• Educate patients and families throughout the surgical journey
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of neurosurgical PA experience preferred
• Experience with cranial and spine surgery
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Connecticut PA license (or eligibility)
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Eligible for DEA and controlled substance registration
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience with a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Sign On Bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
