<p>Doctors Medical Center of Modesto — the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area — is recruiting a full-time Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join its surgical team in Modesto, California. This is a hands-on operative role with first- and second-assist responsibilities across neurosurgery and trauma, embedded in a 394-bed acute care facility that offers one of the most comprehensive service-line mixes in California's Central Valley. The position reports to the Lead PA and the Chief Executive Officer and carries a rotating schedule that reflects the breadth and acuity of a regional referral center.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, rotating schedule embedded in an active neurosurgery service at a high-acuity regional referral center</li> <li>First- and second-assist surgical roles across neurosurgery and trauma cases</li> <li>Pre- and post-operative patient care responsibilities spanning the full surgical episode</li> <li>394-bed general acute care hospital with an additional 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit — the largest full-care facility in the region</li> <li>Comprehensive service lines including neurosurgery, cardiology, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women's and children's services, oncology, behavioral health, and critical/intensive care</li> <li>Privileges granted through Medical Staff Bylaws and Title 16 of the California Administrative Code</li> <li>Participation in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement/performance improvement activities</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with advanced technology across surgical and diagnostic services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program</li> <li>Current California Physician Assistant license granted by the Physician Assistant Examining Committee</li> <li>Active DEA registration</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications</li> <li>1–2 years of PA experience preferred; neurosurgery or surgical subspecialty background is advantageous given the operative scope of the role</li> <li>Physical capacity to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and position up to 50 lbs, and perform procedures requiring manual dexterity and rapid mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Modesto sits in the heart of California's Central Valley, roughly 90 miles east of San Francisco and 65 miles south of Sacramento — close enough to major metros for weekend access, yet offering a cost of living well below the Bay Area. The region is flanked by the Sierra Nevada foothills to the east, providing year-round access to hiking, skiing, and lake recreation, while the Valley's agricultural heritage supports a vibrant local food and wine culture. Modesto's established neighborhoods, strong school options, and genuine sense of community make it a practical and appealing base for clinicians seeking California lifestyle without California urban pricing.</p>