Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

This Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Posting Note: Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) – Division of Neurosurgery The Division of Neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's is seeking an experienced certified Physician Assistant to join our nationally recognized pediatric neurosurgery program. While pediatric neuroscience experience is preferred, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. As Arizona's largest pediatric neurosurgery program, we provide comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care for children with a broad range of neurosurgical conditions. Serving as the primary referral center for a population of more than 7 million people—including approximately 1.5 million children—our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care. Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive, team-based care for pediatric neurosurgery patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, inpatient consultations, daily rounding, perioperative care coordination, discharge planning, outpatient follow-up, and participation in multidisciplinary specialty clinics. The role includes approximately four call shifts (days/nights) per month, including weekends and holidays. Clinical Responsibilities * Conduct outpatient evaluations and ongoing management of pediatric neurosurgical patients. * Perform inpatient consultations, daily rounding, and coordinate comprehensive patient care. * Document care in the electronic health record and communicate effectively with consulting services, nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and other multidisciplinary teams. * Coordinate surgical care, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up. * Participate in multidisciplinary and satellite clinics throughout the region. Multidisciplinary Programs Our providers collaborate with several specialty programs, including: * Spina Bifida * Skeletal Dysplasia * Complex Spine * Movement Disorders * Neuro-Oncology * Epilepsy * Concussion * Neuromuscular * Neurovascular * Craniofacial About the Division The Division of Neurosurgery includes: * 6 Pediatric Neurosurgeons * 1 Neuro Endovascular Proceduralist * 6 Advanced Practice Providers * 3 Registered Nurses * 4 Medical Assistants The division provides approximately 6,000 ambulatory visits, inpatient consultations and follow-up care, and performs approximately 1,000 surgical procedures annually. Clinical services are offered at Phoenix Children's main campus and five satellite locations: Scottsdale, East Mesa, Mercy Gilbert, Arrowhead, and Avondale. Daily virtual rounds and regular clinical conferences support a highly collaborative practice environment. About Phoenix Children's Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's leading freestanding pediatric healthcare systems. The main campus includes 483 licensed beds, including 72 pediatric intensive care beds and 49 NICU beds, with ongoing expansion to 610 licensed beds and an additional 60 NICU beds. As a teaching hospital, Phoenix Children's supports pediatric residency and fellowship programs and invests approximately $10 million annually in clinical research. To Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to Chastity Jensen at cocano@phoenixchildrens.com. This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.