Physician Assistant Neurology

McKinney, TX

Full Time

Neuro Hospitalist

Experienced

Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Neuro Hospitalist (7 on / 7 off)

McKinney, TX · Full-time · $120,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience

As a neuro hospitalist PA, you will be part of the inpatient team caring for patients with acute stroke, seizures, brain injury and other neurological conditions in the emergency department, ICU and telemetry units. You will assess new admissions and consults, perform and document detailed neurological exams, review imaging and test results with the neurologists, and help build and carry out each patient's plan of care.

You will respond to code stroke activations alongside the team, round on your patients through each shift, and coordinate closely with neurology, neurosurgery, hospitalist and nursing colleagues. Teaching patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up is a regular part of the role. On the 7-on / 7-off rotation, your working weeks are focused and busy, and your weeks off are fully your own.

Responsibilities

Manage neurology and stroke patients in acute and critical care units
Perform and document detailed neurological exams
Respond to code stroke activations
Coordinate care with neurology, neurosurgery and hospitalist colleagues
Teach patients and families about their care plans

Required Qualifications

Physician Assistant, NCCPA certified (PA-C)
Current Texas PA license
BLS and ACLS
At least 2 years of inpatient or hospital-based PA experience

Preferred

Neurology or neuro-ICU experience
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) or ENLS certification
Comfort with EEG interpretation and neurological procedures

Benefits

Full-time, in person, 7 days on / 7 days off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with match
Paid time off
CME support
Malpractice coverage
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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