Full Job Description
Certified Physician Assistant — Neurosurgery
Practice: Ethos Neuroscience Institute
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: Attending Neurosurgeon / Practice Leadership
About the Practice
Ethos Neuroscience Institute is a subspecialty neurosurgical practice providing advanced care in neuroendovascular surgery, complex skull base surgery, cerebrovascular disease, stroke, Spine, brain tumors, stroke neurology, general neurology. Our physician assistants work across the full continuum of care—inpatient, outpatient clinic, and the operating room—as integral members of a high-acuity team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a certified Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care to neuroscience patients in both hospital and clinic settings, with first-assist and perioperative responsibilities in the operating room. The ideal candidate is a self-directed clinician comfortable managing acutely ill neuroscience patients, coordinating across a multidisciplinary stroke and neuroscience service line, and supporting surgical cases from pre-op through post-op recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Hospital / Inpatient
- Round on and manage neurosurgical inpatients, including ICU/neuro-critical care, step-down, and floor patients, in coordination with the attending surgeon
- Perform histories and physicals, daily progress notes, admission and discharge documentation, and coordinate discharge planning
- Respond to consults, evaluate acute presentations (e.g., intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, elevated ICP), and initiate appropriate workup and management under close physician supervision
- Perform and manage bedside procedures within scope (e.g., wound care, suture/staple removal, drain and line management, lumbar puncture as credentialed)
Operating Room / Surgical
- Serve as first or second assist for neurosurgical procedures as needed
- Provide perioperative management including pre-operative clearance review, surgical consent support, and immediate post-operative care
Clinic / Outpatient
- Independently evaluate new and follow-up patients in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic
- Develop and document assessment and treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and manage post-operative follow-up
- Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, surgical options, and recovery expectations
- Support new-patient intake, referral coordination, and continuity of care
Administrative / Team
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Communicate effectively with referring providers, care teams, and support staff
- Participate in quality initiatives, credentialing requirements, and service-line development as needed
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
- Active (or eligibility for) California Physician Assistant license
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (NIHSS certification preferred or obtained on hire)
- DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing at affiliated facilities
- Language- Korean
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in neurosurgery, neurology, neuro-critical care, or a surgical subspecialty
- Operating room / first-assist experience
- Comfort with EHR documentation
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity, time-sensitive settings
- Excellent surgical technical skills and OR situational awareness
- Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attending surgeons
- Availability for a call/coverage schedule consistent with an active surgical practice
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Details discussed during the interview process.
To Apply
Submit CV and inquiries to Career@ethosneuro.org
Pay: $135,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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