Neurosurgery APP (Night Float) – Inpatient/Emergency-Focused | St. Joseph’s Tampa

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) is seeking three Physician Assistants (PA) to join a well-established neurosurgical team at St. Joseph’s Hospital, a 615-bed Level II Trauma Center in Tampa, Florida for night float positions. This role is heavily inpatient and emergency-focused, supporting a high-acuity adult and pediatric neurosurgical population in a fast-paced hospital setting. The current team includes four board-certified neurosurgeons supported by four APPs, providing comprehensive care across cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions for both adult and pediatric patients.

Position Highlights:

• 3-night block scheduling (weekday or weekend rotations)
• Continuous in-house coverage: One neurosurgery APP onsite at all times
• Primarily inpatient/emergency-based care with no outpatient responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical care, including consults, admissions, and cross-coverage
• Manage urgent and emergent neurosurgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team
• Support post-operative care and patient stabilization overnight
• Work closely with neurosurgeons, ICU teams, and hospital staff in a high-acuity, team-based environment
• Participate in a collaborative model focused on efficient, high-quality patient care

Why Join BayCare Neurosurgery?

• High-acuity, hands-on clinical experience in a Level II Trauma Center
• Strong, supportive physician-led team environment
• Opportunity to work across a broad neurosurgical case mix
• Stable schedule with built-in night block structure and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care, inpatient, or emergency setting required
• Board Certified PA (NCCPA)
• Active Florida license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with pediatrics preferred; must be comfortable seeing pediatrics.
• Neurosurgery experience strongly preferred; Candidates with neurosurgical clinical rotations considered
• Strong knowledge of brain and spine pathologies
• Ability to work in a collaborative, high-acuity environment

Company Overview

Benefits:

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare:

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.