Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Surgery - Neurological Needed in TX

Job Description

We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Texas, commencing Jul 6, 2026. The schedule will be 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on comprehensive patient care within a neurological surgery practice. This role involves managing a diverse range of conditions such as cervical and lumbar spine disorders, spinal fractures, brain and pituitary tumors, and peripheral nerve compressions, as well as assisting with advanced procedures including minimally invasive spine surgeries, craniotomies for tumor resection, and various decompression surgeries.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Address cervical spondylosis
• Manage cervical spondylolisthesis
• Treat cervical herniated disc
• Handle cervical stenosis
• Address cervical radiculopathy
• Manage cervical myelopathy
• Treat lumbar spondylosis
• Manage lumbar spondylolisthesis
• Treat lumbar herniated disc
• Handle lumbar stenosis
• Address lumbar radiculopathy
• Manage spinal fractures
• Treat compression fractures
• Address brain tumors
• Manage pituitary tumors
• Treat Chiari malformations
• Address hydrocephalus
• Manage skull base disorders
• Treat skull fractures
• Handle subdural hematoma
• Address carpal tunnel syndrome
• Manage ulnar nerve compression
• Treat peroneal nerve issues
• Perform minimally invasive spine procedures
• Execute microlaminectomy
• Perform microforaminotomy
• Execute microdiscectomy
• Assist with lumbar fusion
• Perform anterior body interbody fusion ALIF
• Execute direct lateral interbody fusion DLIF
• Perform transforaminal interbody fusion TLIF
• Assist with posterior fusion
• Perform posterior instrumented fusion
• Execute laminectomy
• Perform foraminotomy
• Execute kyphoplasty
• Perform spinal biopsy
• Execute spinal tumor ablation
• Perform craniotomy for tumor resection
• Execute stereotactic brain biopsy
• Perform transsphenoidal tumor resection
• Execute suboccipital decompression for Chiari Malformation
• Perform microvascular decompression of cranial nerves
• Execute burr holes
• Perform craniotomy/craniectomy for hematomas
• Execute shunting
• Perform carpal tunnel release
• Execute ulnar nerve decompression/transposition
• Perform nerve biopsy

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Neurological Surgery
• EMR: eClinicalWorks

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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