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Pays $72-$115.21/hr — Physician Assistant market median is ~$150k (67 jobs)

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Tenet Healthcare
Modesto, California

Physician Assistant

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Neurosurgery PA at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Rotating shifts. Salary $72 - $115.21/hour. Comprehensive benefits.

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant – Modesto, CA in United States. Full Time, Rotate Reporting to the Lead Physician Assistant (PA) and Chief Executive Officer, the Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the surgeon, performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks related to surgery and trauma. Acts as a first or second assistant in surgery.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $72 - $115.21/hour.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts
  • Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tenet Healthcare as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant – Modesto, CA.

Key Responsibilities

The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks related to surgery and trauma, acting as a first or second assistant in surgical procedures. This role also involves participating in both pre-operative and post-operative patient care while adhering to safety and quality improvement standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, along with completion of a Physician Assistant course, and hold a current California State Physician Assistant License, DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Preferred experience is 1 to 2 years, and the role requires physical capabilities such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Advanced Diagnostic TasksTherapeutic TasksSurgery AssistancePre-operative CarePost-operative CareInfection ControlQuality AssessmentContinuous Quality ImprovementPerformance ImprovementPatient Care ServicesManual DexterityMobilityBLS CertificationACLS Certification

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

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