APP - Neurology at LifeBridge Health – Baltimore, Maryland

Location: Sinai Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts

Sinai Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery and Neurology teams. This role involves performing a variety of clinical duties and technical procedures to assist in the delivery of healthcare services to patients within our Neurosurgery and Neurology departments. You will play a key role in coordinating the care of in-patient and emergency department patients, helping deliver specialized neurocare across a wide range of procedures and conditions.

The Physician Assistant will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, building strong relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and the broader community. You will be a collaborative partner, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. This role also offers Premium Nocturnist Pay for those working night shifts.

• Provide clinical care to patients in the Neurosurgery and Neurology departments, attending to both in-patient and emergency department needs.

• Assist with a variety of neurocritical care procedures including craniotomies, spinal surgeries, and diagnostic testing such as ICP monitoring and CSF drainage trials.

• Perform duties in compliance with hospital and departmental policies to ensure safety for both patients and staff.

• Maintain active engagement with continuing education, identifying training and development opportunities.

• Ensure documentation compliance with hospital and department policies, including maintaining National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and Maryland State Licensure requirements.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of neurocritical and general neurosurgery patients.

• Engage in patient and family education to ensure understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

• Baclofen pumps for spasticity management

• Craniotomy/craniectomy and spinal surgeries (e.g., discectomy, laminectomy, fusions)

• Deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation procedures

• Endovascular cerebral aneurysm treatment and interventional neuroradiology

• Stroke interventions (chemical and mechanical)

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery

• Intraoperative monitoring and diagnostic ICP monitoring

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

• Preferred: Experience in interventional neurology or neurocritical care.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Required:

  • Maryland Physician Assistant License

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification

  • American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications

Skills:

• Strong clinical skills, including the ability to perform complex neuroprocedures.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

At Sinai Hospital, we are nationally recognized for our commitment to high-quality stroke care by the American Heart Association. Our Neurosurgery and Neurology teams are at the forefront of innovation and patient care. We offer:

• Tuition reimbursement

• CME allowance

• A collaborative, dynamic work environment with rotating shifts

Sinai Hospital is part of LifeBridge Health, which is committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive workplace where passionate professionals thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while providing exceptional care to a diverse range of neuro patients.