Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
Job Description
About the Role
Join Owensboro Health as a Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery in United States. Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Surgery Neurological | Work Hours: M-F 8-1630 | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE Job Summary: Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND NCCPA
- Office/Clinic) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0
- 25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25
- 75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Owensboro Health as a Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery position at Owensboro Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Owensboro Health is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Remote physician assistant positions in Surgery have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Procedures, Patient Counseling, Prescriptive Authority, Clinical Documentation, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Operating Room Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services under physician supervision. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, ordering diagnostic procedures, and assisting in the operating room.
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Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
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