Job Description

This health care professional is a physician assistant (PA) on the neurosurgery staff of the Neuroscience Department at JFK whose primary function is the co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical and pain management physicians within the recognized standards of practice as defined by the NJ State Department of Health.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

1. Graduate of a U.S. school accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
2. Masters preferred

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

1. At least two years of practice as a surgical Physician Assistant
2. Neuroscience experience preferred
3. EPIC experience preferred

Required Certification/Licensing:

1. NJ Physician Assistant License - P.A.
2. NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances Physician Certification - C.D.S.
3. Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate - DEA

Preferred Certification/Licensing:

1. Basic and Advanced Life Support

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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