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

Company: LocumJobsNetwork
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Neurosurgery Location: Cooperstown, NY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork 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: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 04/15/2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00a 5:00p On-Call Shift Schedule: No required call; optional call available at additional compensation COVERAGE DATES Starting 04/15/2026 Ongoing (one-year assignment with option to extend) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Varies based on elective surgery schedule Admissions: Yes; ICU patients typically consults Rounding: Included as clinically appropriate Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate Case Mix: Neurosurgery practice focused approximately 80% on spine and 20% cranial cases with a broad neurosurgical case spectrum FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard neurosurgical and operating room equipment Specialty Backup Available: Full-time neurosurgery attending onsite Support Staff Available: APP coverage with formal sign-out for evening and weekend coverage Reason for Coverage: Supplemental locum coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Expedited credentialing required Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 120 days standard; expedited processing requested COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES First assist in neurosurgical procedures Suturing and wound management Wound aspirations Participation in perioperative patient management JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York license required or ability to obtain Board: Physician Assistant certification required Experience: Neurosurgery or surgical first assist experience preferred Other Qualifications: Experience with Epic EMR preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist neurosurgeon in operative cases as first assist Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care Participate in inpatient consults and patient evaluations Collaborate with neurosurgery attending and care team Document patient encounters and procedures in Epic EMR 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. 1709911EXPPLAT

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