Baylor College of Medicine

Neurosurgery (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Baylor College of Medicine • $100K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Board certified by appropriate certifying organization
  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in Texas
  • DEA certification
  • Preferred experience in neurosurgery, inpatient medicine, ICU, or surgical subspecialty

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care for neurosurgical patients in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, and residents
  • Conduct pre-round chart reviews, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and perform independent rounding as appropriate
  • Obtain detailed histories and perform neurological-focused physical examinations
  • Formulate assessments and management plans for various neurosurgical conditions
  • Order, interpret, and follow diagnostic studies including CT, MRI, and labs
  • Coordinate and execute daily care plans with a focus on post-operative management
  • Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR (Epic)

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to work with complex neurosurgical cases
  • Contribution to patient education and recovery
  • Rare chance to mentor PA/NP students and residents
Full Job Description
Neurosurgery (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Division: Neurosurgery

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (1.0 FTE) to deliver high-quality inpatient neurosurgical care under the supervision of faculty physicians. The APP will provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting (floor/ICU) and will not have outpatient clinic responsibilities. The candidate is expected to demonstrate clinical excellence, strong critical thinking skills, and collaborative engagement with multidisciplinary teams to support complex neurosurgical patients.

Job Duties

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care for neurosurgical patients in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, and residents
  • Conduct pre-round chart reviews, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and perform independent rounding as appropriate
  • Obtain detailed histories and perform neurological-focused physical examinations
  • Formulate assessments and management plans for neurosurgical conditions (e.g., post-operative spine/cranial cases, trauma, ICU patients)
  • Order, interpret, and follow diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, labs, neuro-monitoring, etc.)
  • Coordinate and execute daily care plans, including post-operative management, pain control, and complication monitoring
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR (Epic)
  • Perform or assist with bedside procedures within scope (e.g., wound care, drain management, basic procedural support as trained)
  • Manage discharge planning, including patient education and coordination with care teams
  • Maintain accurate and timely progress notes reflecting neurosurgical patient status, interventions, and outcomes
  • Coordinate inpatient care across ICU, step-down, and floor units for neurosurgery patients
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with nursing, case management, therapy services, and consulting teams
  • Monitor post-operative neurosurgical patients and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding neurosurgical conditions, treatments, and recovery expectations
  • Support and assist in onboarding/training PA/NP students, residents, and learners as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Board certification by appropriate certifying organization
  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
  • DEA certification
  • Preferred: Experience in neurosurgery, inpatient medicine, ICU, or surgical subspecialty.


Requisition ID: 25638

About Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
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