CommonSpirit Health

Neurosurgery PA or NP

CommonSpirit Health$110K — $182K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active PA or NP license in Colorado
  • PA-C certification (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner board certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
  • 2+ years of experience in surgical departments preferred
  • Surgical experience, particularly in neurosurgery, strongly preferred
  • NP candidates must have documented surgical first assist experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person patient care during clinic hours and elective OR schedule (minimum of 32 hours/week)
  • Assist in the Operating Room for neurosurgical procedures
  • Cover inpatient consults and rounding at Penrose Hospital
  • Conduct pre-operative assessments and patient education
  • Manage post-operative care and monitor patient progress
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team
  • Act as a primary guide and supporter for patients throughout their care journey

Benefits

  • Loan repayment options are negotiable
  • Flexible work schedule with minimum hours
  • Opportunity to work closely with a specialized surgical team
  • Involvement in all stages of patient care including OR and inpatient management
  • Potential for negotiable bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Neurological Surgery

Candidate Type:
MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
No J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range:
$110,635.00 to $182,436.00 / Year

Employment Type:
Not Specified

Bonus Offered:
Negotiable

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will help people needing neurosurgery care get the best possible care from start to finish so they can recover well and get back to living their lives.

Every day you will be deeply involved in every step of a patient's neurosurgery journey, whether in the clinic, the operating room, or in the hospital. You will be expected to help out in surgery, check on patients in the hospital, lead rounds, manage their care after surgery, and explain things clearly to patients and their families, acting as their main guide and supporter.

To be successful in this role, you must be a skilled and caring provider who loves working with a team, strives for excellent surgical results, and truly cares about patients.
  • Provide in-person patient care during typical Neurosurgeon clinic hours and elective OR schedule on weekdays (minimum of 32 hours/week).
  • Provide first assist support in the Operating Room for neurosurgical procedures.
  • Provide coverage for Inpatient consults and rounding as needed at Penrose Hospital.
  • Conduct pre-operative assessments, patient education, and post-operative management.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team regarding treatment plans and progress.
Job Requirements

Required
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active Physician Assistant (PA) license or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Colorado
  • Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner board certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
Preferred
  • 2 (+) Years Of Experience In surgical departments with surgical experience
  • Neurosurgery and Operating Room (OR) first assist experience strongly preferred
  • NP candidates must have documented surgical first assist experience
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Where You'll Work

Pay Range
$110,635 - $182,436 /year

Contact Information

Contact:
Josh Courtright

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:
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