Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical Physician Assistant Opportunity – 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
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• CME allowance