Neurosurgery Advanced Care Provider (NP or PA)

Job Summary

The Neurosurgery APP, under supervision of neurosurgery and neuro-critical care faculty, provides care to neurosurgery patients. Functions as an advanced practice provider to support the neurosurgery service. Performs and assists with procedures as needed. Teaches medical, physician assistant and nursing students.

Essential Functions:

Patient Evaluation: Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories and perform physical exams. Complete required chart documentation. (45%)

Perform procedures including but not limited EVDs and bolt removal. Assist the neurosurgeon during surgical procedures. Monitor patients in the post-op period. (35%)

Teaches medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nursing students who are in a neurosurgery rotation. (20%)

Education:

Master's Degree for physician assistant/nurse practitioner and successful completion of certification fr...