Neurosurgical APP (Advanced Practice Provider)

Carolina NeuroSurgery and Spine Associates

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid North Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license required
  • Experience in neurosurgery or related field preferred
  • Strong clinical skills in patient assessment and management
  • Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and formulate treatment plans
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Familiarity with healthcare regulations and HIPAA compliance

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical exams
  • Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Formulate differential and working diagnoses
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeon
  • Assist in surgeries as first assistant
  • Evaluate post-operative patients and manage follow-up care
  • Participate in research and quality assurance activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a highly specialized team of neurosurgeons
  • Contribute to impactful patient care
  • Participate in an environment recognized as a Top Workplace
  • Engage in continuous professional development
  • Innovative workplace culture that promotes teamwork and open communication
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are searching for compassionate and energetic i ndividuals to join our team! We are seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) based in our Mt Holly office. Travel may be required to other offices. We are a private practice where you will work closely with our highly sub-specialized group of Neurosurgeons. Come play a part in changing the lives of patients every day and work for an organization that has consistently been named one of the area's Top Workplaces.

General Job Summary: Advanced practice providers on our team play an integral role in the global management of neurosurgical patients, including all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative care. Neurosurgery APPs perform patient histories, help with treatment plans, manage post-operative care, and handle myriad office-related duties and you will work under the supervision of the Neurosurgeons.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
  • Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data
  • Formulates a differential diagnosis and establishes a working diagnosis
  • Develops a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the neurosurgeon
  • Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate
  • Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising neurosurgeon or other healthcare professionals

Office & Hospital Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Sees all new office patients and completes a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for neurosurgical conditions
  • First assistant at surgery
  • Rounds and Consults at Hospitals
  • Takes Call
  • Presents the patient to attending neurosurgeons
  • Helps to formulate treatment plans
  • Orders appropriate radiographic studies
  • Evaluates post-operative patients and does routine follow-up visits
  • Is available to see patients requiring same-day office visits
  • Returns patient phone calls
  • Handles prescription refills
  • Reviews radiographic reports and laboratory reports for abnormalities
  • Reviews x-rays, MRIs and CT scans of hospitalized patients and office patients with the attending neurosurgeon
  • Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources
  • Designs, conducts and/or participates in research studies
  • Manages databases
  • Performs quality assurance
  • Complies with all of our processes and HIPAA regulations.
  • Applies our values in decision-making and interactions with all individuals.
  • Promotes a positive work environment through effective teamwork.
  • Other duties as assigned by changing needs, patient flow, or physician request.


Company Culture Expectations:
  • Reflects CNSA Core Values in all job responsibilities and interactions
    • Compassion: Treats others with compassion and empathy
    • Teamwork: Collaborates with all team members
    • Communication: Communicates effectively and with positivity
    • Integrity: Acts with integrity and accountability
    • Innovation: Remains open-minded to new ideas and continual improvement
    • Community: Treats every patient and team member as a part of the CNSA community
  • Participates in department or system wide improvement plans
  • Performs high-quality work that is neat, accurate, complete, and on time
  • Offers assistance to all patients by promptly responding to requests and needs
  • Asks questions to gain full understanding of assignments
  • Adapts to changing assignments and responsibilities
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Requirements

A Valid NC PA or FNP License is Required

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