Physician Assistant

SpineSearch is working with a well-established hospital-based neurosurgery and orthospine service on Long Island is seeking an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant to join a collaborative PA-led model covering two affiliated hospitals. This program supports 10+ private neurosurgeons and offers strong autonomy, a sustainable patient mix, and long-tenured leadership.

Role Highlights

• Inpatient neurosurgical coverage across two hospital campuses
• Mix of rounding, consults, ER coverage, and limited OR time (~15%)
• High level of PA autonomy, especially during weekends
• Patient population primarily spine, stenosis, and geriatric-focused
• Collaborative team with flexible scheduling whenever possible

Schedule & Call

• Weekday schedule: 4×10s (transitioning toward 3×12s)
• Rotating call covering both facilities
• Weekend call with morning rounds
• Call compensated separately (home call + activation pay)

Compensation

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Strong total compensation with additional call pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of PA experience (neurosurgery, spine, trauma, or inpatient surgical background)
• Comfortable with inpatient consults, imaging review, and independent coverage
• NYS PA license and NCCPA certification
• Preference for candidates with ties to Long Island

This role is well suited for PAs seeking a stable, autonomous neurosurgical position with a more sustainable pace than high-acuity trauma centers.