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Oct 05, 2026

Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

Neurology Surgery

Job Description

7241

General Information

Job Name
Physician Assistant Neurosurgery
Department
1210870 - M NeuSrg General
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
United States
Job ID
7241

Description & Requirements

Job Description

This position is based in Monterey, California.

Become Part of a Team of Neurosurgical APPs Practicing at the Forefront of Their Profession. Join a collaborative team of Neurosurgical APPs caring for some of the most complex patients while practicing within a leading academic health system.

  • Join a highly collaborative Neurosurgical APP group managing complex patients across the neurosurgical continuum
  • Support patients across General Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, and Neurointerventional services
  • Opportunity to work alongside world-class neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams within one of the top academic health systems in the country
  • Role incorporates a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities, supporting both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care
  • Opportunity to grow your leadership experience and career through multiple professional development opportunities, including a structured APP career ladder
  • Strong APP leadership structure and organizational support, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
  • Multiple opportunities to participate in and lead education, training, and mentorship for newer APPs
  • Work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, education, and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development and advancement of neurosurgical APP practice across the organization
  • #3 in the Nation for Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery | US News Rankings
Qualifications
Required Qualifications • Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA). • One year of PA experience in pain management, spine, neurosurgery, orthopedics. Minimum License Certifications • California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction • National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) • California Driver License (if required for position) • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS • Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): none Preferred Qualifications • Two (2) years recent experience in a neurosurgical setting. UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
License / Certification
DEA Number, Physicians Assistant
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
PHYSCN AST (009203)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
None
Job Family
Nursing
Campus 1
Various Locations
Percentage (%)
100.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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