Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days
Core
Provide direct clinical care, diagnosis, and management for neurosurgery and general surgery patients in inpatient, ambulatory, and OR settings.
Role type
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical assistance, and clinical outcomes for neurosurgery/general surgery teams
Domain
Healthcare / Neurosurgery / General Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, medication prescription, lab test interpretation, surgical first assist, patient education, quality improvement participation, research integration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals including histories and physical exams; Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications/therapies; Perform first assist in operating room for elective and emergent cases; Evaluate patients for further care needs; Teach patients and families about health conditions and treatments; Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider