What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant / Associate Job with Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL position at PracticeLink?
Exceptional opportunity to become part of the Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neurosurgery practice established in 1964.
Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro is the only Neurosurgery practice of its size in our area. There are two to three clinical days and two OR days designated per week. You must have completed a surgical first assist program. Details of the position will be discussed at the interview.
The case mix for the practice is 75% spine and 25% cranial with a full complement of both spine and cranial cases. The physical therapy clinic is approximately 4,000 sq. ft. The outpatient surgery center is housed on the second floor of the building, directly above the neurosurgeon's clinic. MRI unit is conveniently located on the same floor as the practice in the GMT building.
We are currently enrolled in Vigilant-Observational study of Gliadel Wafer Implant Study. The Gliadel Wafer is a drug that is used in a patient with a glioblastoma tumor. The group has previously been involved in multiple research studies with most of the leading device manufacturers and many pharmaceutical companies. The practice employs a research coordinator and is a top tier study site for Orthofix, SI Bone and Globus Medical.
Huntsville is situated in the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Alabama, and with the highest per capita income in the southeast. With a population of 400,000 in the metro area, we are a high-tech, family oriented, multi cultural community with excellent schools, dining and entertainment. Huntsville is nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with an abundance of activities to do inside or out.
Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro is the only Neurosurgery practice of its size in our area. There are two to three clinical days and two OR days designated per week. You must have completed a surgical first assist program. Details of the position will be discussed at the interview.
The case mix for the practice is 75% spine and 25% cranial with a full complement of both spine and cranial cases. The physical therapy clinic is approximately 4,000 sq. ft. The outpatient surgery center is housed on the second floor of the building, directly above the neurosurgeon's clinic. MRI unit is conveniently located on the same floor as the practice in the GMT building.
We are currently enrolled in Vigilant-Observational study of Gliadel Wafer Implant Study. The Gliadel Wafer is a drug that is used in a patient with a glioblastoma tumor. The group has previously been involved in multiple research studies with most of the leading device manufacturers and many pharmaceutical companies. The practice employs a research coordinator and is a top tier study site for Orthofix, SI Bone and Globus Medical.
Huntsville is situated in the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Alabama, and with the highest per capita income in the southeast. With a population of 400,000 in the metro area, we are a high-tech, family oriented, multi cultural community with excellent schools, dining and entertainment. Huntsville is nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with an abundance of activities to do inside or out.
- Public schools boast more national merit scholars per capita than any other in the country.
- Technology, space and defense industries play a major role in Huntsville.
- Huntsville/Madison County boasts more Doctorate degrees per capita than any other in the nation.
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Broadway Theater League, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville Museum of Art, Constitution Hall Village, Early Works Children's Museum, Monte Sano State Park and Bridgestreet Town center are just some of the main attractions!
- Huntsville has its own MLS Soccer League, Minor League Hockey Team, and Minor League Baseball Team.
- The State of Alabama has one of the lowest property taxes in the U.S. The average effective property tax rate is about .42%.
- Huntsville was named one of the Top 10 Smartest Cities in the World by Forbes.
- Huntsville was named one of the Top 50 Best Places to Raise Children in the U.S. By Business Week.
- Huntsville is Ranked #1 Best City to Live Nationwide by U.S. News in 2022 and #2 in 2023!
- Huntsville is Ranked #1 City to Live for Families by U.S. News in 2023!
- Huntsville is ranked #2 Most Affordable City to Live Nationwide by U.S. News in 2024!
