Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Cooperstown, NY

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Neurosurgery PA in Cooperstown, New York, 13326!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cooperstown, NY
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 06/29/2026 – 06/29/2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
• On-Call Shift Schedule: No required call; optional compensated call available

COVERAGE DATES
• 06/29/2026 – 06/29/2027
• Potential option to extend

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults/Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Varies based on elective surgery schedule
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix:
• Approximately 80% spine surgery
• Approximately 20% cranial cases
• Broad neurosurgical spectrum

FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available:
• 1 APP for evening/weekend coverage
• Formal sign-out provided
• Physician Coverage:
• 3 full-time Neurosurgery attendings on site
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage/Urgent need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
• Credentialing Timeline:
• Approximately 120 days
• Expedited credentialing requested due to urgent need

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• First assist in surgery
• Suturing wounds
• Wound aspirations
• OR assistance
• Clinic evaluations
• Inpatient rounding

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active NY license preferred
• Board: NCCPA Certification required
• DEA: Active DEA preferred
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience:
• Neurosurgery experience preferred
• Spine surgery experience highly preferred
• Other Qualifications:
• Comfortable assisting in OR, clinic, and inpatient settings
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• First assist in neurosurgical procedures
• Perform minor bedside procedures
• Conduct inpatient rounding and patient evaluations
• Assist with outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery attendings and APP team
• Provide patient care across OR, clinic, and inpatient settings

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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