Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery - Paley Institute - West Palm Beach, FL
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Job Description
Tenet Healthcare and the Paley Institute are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join a dynamic Neurosurgery team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced neurosurgeons in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, playing a critical role in the management of complex neurological and spinal conditions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Position Highlights
- Full-time Neurosurgery Physician Assistant opportunity
- Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance coverage
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will collaborate with neurosurgeons to manage complex neurological and spinal conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will work closely with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold active PA licensure. Additionally, they must be DEA eligible and meet all facility medical staff bylaws for certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in West Palm Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $470k
- Typical market rent
- $2,377/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
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