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A Contract Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who works on a temporary or fixed-term basis rather than as a full-time employee. They provide medical care under the supervision of a physician, often in hospitals, clinics, or specialty practices. Contract PAs may work in various locations and settings, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Their responsibilities typically include diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and assisting in procedures. This role is ideal for those seeking work-life balance, competitive pay, and exposure to different medical environments.

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Infographic showing various Contract Physician Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,212 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Local Contract Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Medlivo

Longmont, CO • On-site

$110 - $130/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Medlivo is seeking a Physician Assistant Neurosurgery for a local contract job in Longmont, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Neurosurgery
  • Discipline: Physician Assistant
  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • 32 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Local Contract
🚨 Locum Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery | Longmont, CO 🚨
 

💰 Pay Rate: $110–$130/hr 

📍 Location: Longmont United Hospital – Longmont, Colorado
📅 Assignment: Aug 2026 – Dec 2026 (Ongoing Weekly Coverage)
 

Position Highlights
  • Specialty: Neurosurgery
  • Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • No Call
  • No Weekends
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Clinic + Inpatient + OR Assistance
  • Support Staff: Medical Assistant
  • Adult Patient Population
Responsibilities
  • Assist in Neurosurgery cases in the OR
  • Inpatient rounding and post-operative care
  • Outpatient neurosurgery follow-up visits
  • InBasket/message management
  • Collaborative care with the neurosurgery team
Requirements
  • ✅ Active Colorado PA License
  • ✅ NCCPA Certified
  • ✅ 2–3+ years of Neurosurgery PA experience (Required)
  • ✅ Active DEA (Preferred; required before credentialing)
  • ✅ BLS Certification
  • ✅ Clean malpractice/background preferred
  • ✅ Epic experience preferred
Coverage Dates Available

Weekly Monday–Thursday blocks from August through December 2026, 
 

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✔ Monday–Thursday schedule with every weekend off
✔ No call responsibilities
✔ Mix of clinic, inpatient, and OR experience
✔ Epic EMR
✔ Long-term coverage with multiple available weeks
✔ Competitive compensation
 

📩 If you're interested, please share your CV along with your available coverage dates (Aug–Dec), current Colorado license status, and the best time to connect. I'd be happy to share additional details.

About Medlivo


Benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits

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