Job Description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Full-Time | $125,000-$170,000/year | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Location: Gainesville, GA 30501 (Travel between Gainesville, Riverdale, and Sandy Springs locations as needed)

About Southern Neurosurgery

Southern Neurosurgery is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Our practice provides advanced, individualized treatment for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Join a collaborative team where your work makes a meaningful difference in patients' lives and the community.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside experienced neurosurgeons in a collaborative environment
• Variety of clinical, inpatient, and operating room responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop your surgical and neurosurgical skills
• Monday-Friday schedule with meaningful patient impact
• Supportive team focused on high-quality, individualized care

Position Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support our neurosurgery team across the outpatient clinic, hospital, and operating room. The APP will provide patient care, assist with surgical procedures, manage inpatient rounding and consults, and collaborate closely with neurosurgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and follow up with neurosurgical and spine patients
• Serve as first assist during neurosurgical procedures
• Conduct inpatient rounds, post-operative assessments, and discharge coordination
• Perform hospital consultations and history & physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including CT, MRI, X-ray, and neurodiagnostic testing
• Perform procedures such as wound care, suture/staple removal, and drain management
• Prescribe medications within applicable guidelines
• Participate in a rotating after-hours call schedule
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team
• Travel between Gainesville, Riverdale, and Sandy Springs locations as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program with current state licensure
• Current BCLS and DEA license
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in clinic, hospital, and OR settings
• Comfort working in a surgical environment and maintaining sterile technique

Preferred

• Experience in neurosurgery, spine, orthopedics, or surgical first assist
• ACLS and first-assist certification (CNOR, CSFA, etc.)
• Relevant surgical or inpatient experience
• The right candidate with relevant surgical or inpatient experience may be considered for training in neurosurgery.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP & Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Bonusly Employee Recognition & Rewards
• DailyPay - Access Your Pay When You Need It

Join Our Team

If you're a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner looking to build your career in neurosurgery while making a meaningful difference in patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Southern Neurosurgery!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.