Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position Overview

• Office-based Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant role within a neurosurgical practice

• Non-rotating, fixed schedule

• Designed to support attending physicians and the advanced practice provider (APP) team

Schedule & Hours:

Four (4) days per week

Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

30-minute unpaid lunch break

Total daily hours: 8.5

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual: 96 hours annually

Compensation: $68/hour, is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Focus of the Role:

Provide in-office clinical and operational support

Assist physicians during clinic sessions to enhance patient flow and efficiency

Support and collaborate with the existing midlevel provider team

Improve daily clinic operations and overall efficiency

Contribute to workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives

Credentialing & Role Preparation:

Hospital credentialing to begin upon acceptance of the position

Role structured to support readiness for future expansion of responsibilities

Work collaboratively with:

Attending neurosurgeons

Advanced Practice Nurses

Clinical and administrative support staff

Maintain a high standard of patient care and patient satisfaction

Participate in biweekly APP team meetings focused on: Workflow evaluation, Efficiency improvements, and Operational problem-solving

Notice Requirement:

Minimum of eight (8) weeks' written notice required in the event of resignation

Intended to support continuity of care and smooth transition of responsibilities

Core Clinical Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations

• Independently evaluate patients, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, develop and implement treatment plans for brain and spine conditions

• Manage post-operative neurosurgical patients, including incision assessment and monitoring, VP shunt evaluation and adjustment when clinically indicated, suture and staple removal, medication titration and tapering

• Triage and manage patient phone calls

• Secure electronic messages

• Provide clinical guidance, coordinate care, and escalate concerns as appropriate

• Prescribing authority to be determined

Maintain:

• National board certification

• Active state licensure

• Required continuing education

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development

Exhibit strong:

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Critical thinking and clinical judgment

• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and educate others

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $140, $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person